HC Deb 26 January 1937 vol 319 cc743-4
57. Mr. Macquisten

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether his attention has been called to the diffities encountered by the Customs and Excise Department owing to the shortage of houses in various parts of Scotland; and whether his Department is taking any action in the matter?

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Lieut.-Colonel Colville)

I am aware that Customs and Excise officials experience difficulty in obtaining houses in parts of Scotland, and the matter is now under consideration.

Mr. Macquisten

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman keep in view that it is the general opinion that the Government ought to set the example to all employers of housing their employes adequately and comfortably.