§ 85. Mr. JOHN DAVISONasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the housing scheme within the Margam area provides for 5 per cent, of the houses having only one room downstairs and two upstairs; whether this scheme was put forward on instructions issued by his Department; whether he is aware that the scheme is being strongly criticised on the ground that even a working-class family is entitled to a room to which the members may retire from domestic activities; and whether he will take steps to have the scheme reconsidered?
§ Dr. ADDISONTwo out of forty houses included in the scheme of the Margam Urban District Council are planned with two instead of three bedrooms, in response to a local demand for houses of this type. With this exception, there is no difference between these houses and the approved three-bedroom type, and they have all the necessary and desirable amenities.
§ Dr. ADDISONIf there are no houses with less than two they must have more than one.