asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will give the situation of the housing estates under his management, the numbers housed, the rents charged for houses, and the total cost to and revenue received therefrom by the Government?

The following table shows the situations of the various estates, the number of houses in each and the rents charged on each:

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on Wednesday by the Prime Minister to a question by the hon. Member for Leeds, Central (Mr. Denman).

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many countries have accepted the invitation to send delegates to the International Load Line Conference which is to be held on 20th May; and if he can give particulars as to the venue of the conference?

Twenty-four countries have so far accepted the invitation to send delegates to the International Load Line Conference which is to open on 20th May. The Conference will be held in London.