§ 27. Mr. DEVLINasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the great delay in the erection of houses for the workers in the city of Belfast; whether he will take immediate action to expedite this work; and whether he will see that the houses erected will be up to the standard of the Local Government Board requirements as laid down by the Housing Act of last year?
§ The CHIEF SECRETARY for IRELAND (Mr. Macpherson)My hon. Friend may rest assured that the erection of houses for workmen in the city of Belfast will be pushed forward with as much expedition as possible, and that suitable houses will be erected up to a suitable standard.
§ Sir E. CARSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether a single house has been erected?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI think a great number would have been erected, but a great deal of time has been occupied by discussion as to the standard of house, and I have now sanctioned a grant to the Corporation.
§ Mr. DEVLINWhen will the period of discussion end, and the period of action commence?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe period of discussion is now ended.