HC Deb 22 May 1941 vol 371 c1569
38. Mr. Wakefield

asked the Minister of Health what steps are being taken to prevent the recurrence of cases similar to the one of which he has been informed whereby workers in a verminous condition were compulsorily billeted on a family with children; and is he satisfied that proper steps are being taken to ensure that when compulsory billeting takes place families are not exposed to vermin and disease?

Mr. E. Brown

I have discussed this matter with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service, and arrangements are being made for the accommodation in hostels of persons who arc unsuitable for billeting.

Mr. Wakefield

Is my right hon. Friend aware that no compensation is payable to householders, as is the case with evacuees, where damage is done and sheets and blankets have to be burned, and will he take steps to remedy that?

Mr. Brown

I will look into the position.