§ 37. Captain STRICKLANDasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the housing scheme put forward by Messrs. Rees and Nicholson for the establishment of a national housing committee and a stable programme undertaken on a non-party basis; and whether he will consider the appointment of a committee of Members of this House to examine these proposals and to report?
Sir H. YOUNGMy attention has been drawn to the scheme mentioned. As regards the last part of the question, I would invite my hon. and gallant Friend's attention to the report issued last July of the Departmental Committee on Housing which was presided over by Lord Moyne and for the rest consisted of Members of this House.
§ Captain STRICKLANDIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Moyne Committee reported that the terms of reference did not permit them to decide upon such a proposal?
Sir H. YOUNGThat would not be quite an accurate account of the report of the Moyne Committee. The arguments were weighed and opinion on the merits was expressed against the proposal.