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Housing (Waiting Lists)

Volume 487: debated on Tuesday 8 May 1951

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asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning when figures will be available showing the total number of persons on the waiting lists for houses; and the number of houses now unfit for human habitation.

In reply to the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Shrewsbury (Mr. Langford-Holt), on 13th March last. In reply to the second part, the number could only be ascertained after a house-to-house visitation by officers of the local authorities.