HC Deb 18 January 1944 vol 396 c6
7. Mr. Colegate

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he is taking to make available for colliery workers houses built or owned by colliery companies and at present occupied by families not engaged in the coal industry.

Major Lloyd George

The means to make available for mineworkers colliery houses at present occupied by families not engaged in the mining industry rest with the colliery companies which own the houses. My Ministry, through its regional offices, does, however, keep in close contact with the local offices of the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Health where difficulties in finding accommodation for mineworkers occur.