§ 44. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Health whether he has received resolutions from the Horwich Urban Council asking for the extension of the Rent Restrictions Act, 1920, and requesting the continuance of financial assistance to local authorities' housing schemes; and whether, in view of the failure of the ordinary economic laws to meet the present housing shortage, he can make a statement on the subject?
§ Sir A. MONDAs regards the extension of the Rent Restrictions Act I would refer to the reply given to the hon. Member for the Moseley Division on the 15th March. On the question of an extension of the State-aided housing scheme, I cannot add anything to the statements I have already made.
§ Mr. DAVIESDoes that mean that we cannot hope that the Minister of Health will do anything to help to reduce the shortage of houses in this country?
§ Sir A. MONDNo.