HC Deb 26 June 1913 vol 54 cc1215-6
50. Mr. NEWMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government have under consideration a scheme to provide adequate housing in rural districts, and to provide assistance from national funds to small holders; whether their policy is based on any recommendations made by the secret and unofficial Committee that, since July of last year, has been investigating rural problems; and whether and when any Report of this Committee will be made available for study by Members?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Government, are considering the housing question in all its aspects, and any proposals they may make will be made on their own responsibility. As I have already stated, 1 understand a Report will be published by the Committee referred to, but I am unable to say when.