53. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the number of dwelling-houses which are at present unoccupied from various causes, the Government will empower local authorities to require their immediate occupation in order to somewhat relieve the existing shortage?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Dr. Addison)I hope to lay proposals dealing with this point before Parliament at an early date.
Mr. THOMSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say what "early date" means in Parliamentary language, as I put down this question two months ago, and have got no further?