Viscountess Astorasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that there is a considerable number of uncompleted houses on which work is impeded through lack of building materials; and whether he will take steps to empower local authorities to requisition for supplies needed, or make some other arrangement so that the construction of these partially-built houses may be proceeded with before winter sets in?
§ Mr. ElliotThe housing position is under close and continuous review in relation to the demands on building materials and building labour for other purposes. The purpose of this review is to secure the completion of as many as possible of the houses at present under construction.