Oral Answers to Questions — Housing. – in the House of Commons am ar 12 Mawrth 1924.
Mr Samuel Roberts
, Hereford
asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that in the scheme for the sale of corporation houses at Hereford to the occupiers a minimum deposit of £50 has been demanded and the rate of interest placed at 5½ per cent.; and whether he can see his way to reduce the deposit and/or the rate of interest?
Mr John Wheatley
, Glasgow Shettleston
I am in communication with the city council in this matter and will inform the hon. Member of the result.
Mr Samuel Roberts
, Hereford
Is it the policy of the right hon. Gentleman to encourage the sale to the occupiers of these houses built under the Addison scheme?
Mr John Wheatley
, Glasgow Shettleston
I require to consider every application on its merits.
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