HC Deb 24 January 1918 vol 101 cc1143-4
71. Mr. ROWLANDS

asked the Minister 'of Munitions whether he is aware that a number of ejectment orders are being granted in the Dartford area, mostly against tenants who are munition workers; and whether it is intended to make an Order under Regulation 2 A. of the Defence of the Realm Regulations to apply to the district?

Mr. KELLAWAY (Joint Parliamentary 'Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions)

An inquiry by the Central Billeting Board into housing conditions in the Dartford and neighbouring districts is now in progress, and a decision as to the application of Regulation 2 A of the Defence of the Realm Regulations will be given on completion of the inquiry.

Mr. ROWLANDS

Will the hon. Gentleman hurry the investigation, on account of the applications now coming before the County Court, numbers at present being in existence in regard to munition workers?

Mr. KELLAWAY

I hope that the inquiry will be completed at the end of next week.