MINISTRY OF WORKS AND BUILDINGS. (Hansard, 24 October 1940)

HC Deb 24 October 1940 vol 365 c1154 1154

§ Mr. Thorne
Arising out of the statement of the Lord Privy Seal, may I ask my right hon. Friend whether there is any intention of appointing a Parliamentary Secretary to the new Ministry of Works and Buildings?

§ Mr. Attlee
That question is under consideration.

§ Mr. Lewis
Would the right hon. Gentleman say whether the office of First Commissioner of Works is to be abolished?

§ Mr. Attlee
No, it is to be absorbed.

§ Mr. Glenvil Hall
May I ask whether the research to which reference has been made will include research into the question of rents and land values?

§ Mr. Speaker
I think hon. Members had better await the Debate which is to take place on another occasion.