HC Deb 30 March 1944 vol 398 cc1539-40
28. Captain Duncan

asked the Minister of Health whether he can now state the part private enterprise will be permitted to play in post-war housing.

Mr. Willink

No, Sir. I can, however, assure my hon. and gallant Friend that in my view this is an urgent and important matter. The report of the Sub-Committee of my Central Housing Advisory Committee, which has examined all aspects of the subject, is now in draft and I hope to receive it by the end of next month. I shall announce to the House the Government's decisions on the report as soon as possible.

Captain Duncan

Would my right hon. and learned Friend indicate to me when he is ready so that another question can be put down?

Mr. Willink

Certainly, Sir.

Sir O. Simmonds

Would my right hon. and learned Friend bear in mind that if he wants to avoid financial waste the way to build houses is by private enterprise?