HC Deb 06 July 1926 vol 197 c1882
64. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Minister of Health if he can now make a statement as to the steps that have been taken by his Department in connection with the Plymouth housing shortage?

Sir K. WOOD

I regret that I am not yet in a position to add to the reply which was given to a similar question which the hon. Member addressed to me on the 29th ultimo.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Can the hon. Gentleman say when he anticipates that he will be able to say something about this matter, and, still more, when he will be able to do something?

Sir K. WOOD

I am afraid I cannot give any indication at the present time. I will communicate with the hon. Member as to when we shall be prepared to make a statement on the matter.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Can the hon. Gentleman say if anything is being done at all at the present moment?

Sir K. WOOD

Yes, Sir; communications are passing between the Admiralty and my Department.

Commander WILLIAMS

Were any of these houses dropped during the strike?

HON. MEMBERS

Dropped from where?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. and gallant Member had better put that question down.