§ 50. Mr. NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether the Government have under consideration a scheme to provide 1216 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 MINISTERThe 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.