HC Deb 25 February 1943 vol 387 cc292-3
36. Mr. Hannah

asked the Minister of Health whether he will give an undertaking that in his post-war planning the housing of the people shall take precedence of the rebuilding of such fabrics as are not immediately necessary to the life of the nation?

Mr. E. Brown

As my hon. Friend will appreciate, I cannot give the undertaking for which he asks, since many considerations are involved and the matter is under examination. But I gladly undertake to press for the highest priority for housing work in view of its vital importance to the health and well-being of the nation.

Mr. Hannah

Do the Government realise the perfectly terrible housing conditions that Members meet with when visiting their constituents?

Mr. Brown

Certainly, and I made that quite clear in a recent speech in the House.

Mr. De la Bère

What progress is being made in the provision of houses for agricultural workers? Will my right hon. Friend get on with that, because we want to see some performance?

Mr. Brown

Every endeavour is being made to deal with this problem so far as we can secure labour and materials.

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