§ 43. Mr. SHAKESPEAREasked the Minister of Health whether he will set up a national board for the expedition and co-ordination of housing development?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThis question was the subject of recent discussion in this House, and there was no indication of any general desire that the present position should be reconsidered in this way.
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREIs my right hon. Friend satisfied with the rate of progress, or lack of progress, in housing, and especially slum clearing?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI think I have said in this House before that I am not satisfied, but the fact that we shall have within the next five years 80 per cent. higher than the previous period is some indication of progress.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the progress that has been made in rural districts?