asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department, as representing the Ministry of Health, whether he will inquire into the projected demolition of houses acquired by the London County Council for an extension of Kennington Park: and what action he proposes to take in view of the present serious shortage of houses?

Inquiries have been made into the matter to which the hon. Member refers and it is understood that the London County Council have purchased certain dilapidated property with a view to the future extension of Kennington Park, hut it is not proposed to demolish any houses in the near future.