HC Deb 12 March 1924 vol 170 cc2323-4
73. Mr. GEORGE OLIVER

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider the setting up of a costing committee for the purpose of controlling the price of building material, so that the rents of new houses will be as low as possible?

Mr. WHEATLEY

This is one of the questions which are engaging my serious attention. It will be dealt with in the proposals I hope to submit to Parliament in due course.

Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

Was not a Committee set up by the last Government, and is it not still functioning?

Mr. WHEATLEY

Yes, the Committee is still functioning as successfully as ever.

Mr. REMER

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether his proposals will be put forward within one week or one month?