§ 74. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Health what is the reason for his refusal to sanction Barking Council's request to requisition 22 houses in Sheringham Drive, Barking, and complete them as 44 flats for the use of bombed-out persons.
§ Mr. WillinkI am not prepared to authorise requisition in present circumstances because the houses require extensive works to complete them, and the labour and material needed can be better utilised on the repair of war damage.