§ 17. Mr. LUNNasked the Minister of Health whether there has been any change in the housing policy of the Government in its relation to houses built by local authorities since August last; and what is the number of houses in course of erection by local authorities at the present time?
Sir H. YOUNGI am sending the hon. Member a copy of a circular letter issued to local authorities in January last on the subject of housing. Approximately 37,000 houses are now in course of construction by local authorities.
§ Mr. LUNNIs the proposed moratorium for legislation for local authorities, to which the right hon. Gentleman alluded yesterday, to apply to housing, and is there to be a cessation of any assistance for housing from this Government?
§ Mr. MORGAN JONESWill that Circular be available to Members in the Library?
Sir H. YOUNGThe Circular to which I referred has been published and is very familiar to Members. I will send the hon. Member a copy of it.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIn regard to the moratorium, will the right hon. Gentleman remember the aphorism of the late Lord Salisbury, that the more legislation you have the more taxation you have?