HC Deb 28 June 1921 vol 143 c1984
49. Mr. H. MORRISON

asked the Minister of Health whether there has been a change of policy as regards housing in purely rural areas; and whether it has been decided not to sanction any more housing schemes in rural areas?

Mr. PARKER (Lord of the Treasury, for Sir A. Mond)

In view of the necessity of limiting the number of houses to be built under the Government scheme my right hon. Friend has decided for the present to give precedence to the large industrial areas.

Mr. MORRISON

Will this decision be communicated to the local authorities?

Mr. PARKER

I will communicate that suggestion to the Minister of Health.

Mr. W. R. SMITH

Are we to understand that housing in rural areas does not matter, and that only industrial areas count?