§ 40. Mrs. Tateasked the Minister of Health when it is anticipated that the four agricultural cottages being built at Wan-stern, Somerset, by the Frome Rural District Council, and due for completion last March, will be ready for occupation.
§ Mr. WillinkThe cottages are roofed in. I am making inquiry when they are likely to be ready for occupation, and will let my hon. Friend know the result in the course of a few days.
§ Mrs. TateIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that it is the opinion of the district council that the cottages cannot possibly be finished before next December, and that had they been left with greater freedom the cottages could have been completed by December last? This is costing a great deal of money, and the position is extremely unsatisfactory. Will the Minister look into the Essential Work Order with regard to it?
§ Mr. WillinkThe progress of all these cottages is being closely watched, but I am not sure that the council itself has proceeded with all expedition.
§ 41. Mrs. Tateasked the Minister of Health what has happened to the 16 windows ordered for houses being built by the Frome Rural District Council, at Wanstern, which were put on the railway for delivery last November.
§ Mr. WillinkIt seems clear that the windows have been lost in transit. Arrangements have been made for another consignment to be sent by passenger train.