§ 22. Mr. Silkinasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the grave overcrowding which exists in many parts of the country; and whether he will cause the necessary local surveys to be made in the over-populated areas with a view to allocating surplus accommodation according to need?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am aware of the serious problem presented by overcrowding. Surveys have already been made in 862 districts in connection with arrangements for 1720 finding lodging accommodation for transferred war workers where conditions were difficult so as to assist in putting any existing surplus accommodation to the fullest use and these surveys have been of great assistance. I should be glad to consider any area in respect of which my hon.' Fnend cares to give me information.
§ Mr. GallacherHas the Minister seen a pamphlet by Henry McShane dealing with overcrowding in Glasgow, and will he get it and confer with the Secretary of State for Scotland?
§ Earl WintertonDo I understand, with regard to the last part of the Question, that surveys have or have not been made where gross overcrowing exists?