HC Deb 27 May 1919 vol 116 cc1028-9
69. Mr. ROBERT M'LAREN

asked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that, in connection with the providing of washtubs for the houses erected by the Minister of Munitions in Lanarkshire, a letter was sent by the Secretary to the Local Government Board on 27th November, 1918, in which it was stated that the Minister of Munitions had decided that no alteration should be made, and again on 1st March, 1919, the Secretary by letter stated that the Ministry of Munitions were advised that such additional equipment, although desirable, is not essential at the present moment; and, in view of these facts, will he ask the Local Government Board to reconsider the matter with a view of having the washtubs put in and rendering the houses habitable?

Mr. MUNRO

The facts are as indicated by my hon. Friend. As I stated in my reply of 9th instant, the Minister of Munitions, to whom the houses belong, has expressed his willingness to reconsider the provision of washtubs in these houses at a later date when conditions as regards cost and rental are more normal.