§ 22. Major-General Sir Alfred Knoxasked the Minister of Health whether he has now had time and opportunity to 1031 inquire into the accommodation for workers at Slough; and what steps he proposes to take.
§ Mr. E. BrownYes, Sir. As I explained to my hon. and gallant Friend and to my hon. Friend the Member for Eye (Mr. Granville) the Town Council and the neighbouring local authorities, with the assistance of a specially appointed officer of the Ministry, have made arrangements under which action is being concentrated on the finding of improved accommodation for those who most need it. Despite the difficulties of the situation one-half of the worst cases have already been dealt with, and I hope that the remainder will soon be re-housed. As my hon. and gallant Friend appreciates, the problem, which is mainly one of family accommodation, cannot be fully solved either in Slough or in many other places, until house building is resumed, but I understand that, if necessary, a hostel for single workers will shortly be opened.
§ Sir A. KnoxIs there any prospect of obtaining labour and material to start the erection of houses?