§ 16. Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of Health how many houses in the county of Essex are now being kept empty to accommodate persons who may be bombed out.
§ Mr. WillinkAbout 34 houses originally requisitioned for this purpose are at present empty. This number is being gradually reduced, as they are being occupied by persons who have been bombed out.
§ Mr. DribergCan we take it from that answer that the Minister is not going to adopt in the Eastern region the new policy which he announced last week for London?
§ Mr. WillinkThe matter was not quite so urgent there. With this small and dwindling reserve I hope the plan I have mentioned will commend itself to my hon. Friend.