31. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health whether he can now say how soon he will be able to lay before the House the Government's promised proposals for preventing the with-holding of dwelling-houses from occupation?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am afraid I cannot name a definite date, but the hon. Member may rely upon my introducing the proposals in question at the earliest practicable opportunity.
Mr. THOMSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that, owing to the increase in the number of these unoccupied houses, there is very great inconvenience caused in the industrial areas?
§ Dr. ADDISONFrom the information at my disposal I do not think that the number of this particular class of houses has increased. My hon. Friend is fairly well aware of the state of Parliamentary business, but a Bill will be introduced as soon as possible.