HC Deb 18 May 1944 vol 400 c323
23. Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Health whether matters of research affecting new forms of construction are carried out under the jurisdiction of his Ministry.

Mr. Willink

No, Sir. As stated by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Production in the House in November last, the technique of construction is a matter for my noble Friend the Minister of Works.

Mr. Bossom

Does not my right hon. and learned Friend think that if the Minister of Works is making this investigation, he should not be the one to make the regulations after the buildings are erected under this form of construction?

Mr. Willink

I shall endeavour to perform my duty in that respect.

Mr. McGovern

Is the medical side of the Ministry of Health consulted in regard to these prefabricated houses?

Mr. Willink

Every relevant branch of my Department has been in the closest touch with the Minister of Works in connection with the prefabricated houses.

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