asked the Minister of Health (1) what steps the Ministry propose to take to prevent the periodical flooding of houses erected by the Ministry and local authority in the Garden City, Grove Hill, Middlesbrough; if he can say whether representations were made to the Ministry before the houses were built; and, if so, what was the nature of the representations;

(2) if his attention has been called to the recent flooding of an area in the newly erected garden city, Grove Hill, Middlesbrough; what was the cause of the flooding of many houses; whether compensation will be payable to the tenants for damage to furniture and effects; and to whom the tenants should apply?

I have no information in regard to the flooding of the area referred to, but I will endeavour to obtain particulars, and will communicate further with the hon. Member.