HC Deb 15 February 1922 vol 150 cc994-5
37. Mr. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Health what proposals His Majesty's Government intend to bring forward in the early future for meeting the great and still continuing dearth of houses?

Sir A. MOND

In view of the large programme of housing still to be completed, and the continued reduction in prices, I hope that further State intervention in any form will not be required, and that the building industry will return to its pre-War economic basis.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the industry has failed in the endeavour to supply the smaller houses?

Sir A. MOND

Before the War the private building industry supplied about 95 per cent.

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