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?

I am in communication with the city council in this matter and will inform the hon. Member of the result.

Is it the policy of the right hon. Gentleman to encourage the sale to the occupiers of these houses built under the Addison scheme?

I require to consider every application on its merits.