§ 76. Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied that the emergency houses, of which the prototypes are to be seen at the Tate Gallery, will be satisfactory from both constructional and hygienic points of view; and in what way they do not conform to his Ministry's model by-laws.
§ Mr. WillinkThese prototypes have been approved by the Burt Committee from the constructional aspect, and they will, I am advised, be satisfactory from the hygienic point of view under the conditions of licensed use in public ownership. They do not conform to the model by-laws in regard to height of rooms and ventilation under the ground floor, and questions may arise in regard to siting and the position of outbuildings.
§ Mr. BossomIn the circumstances could not my right hon. and learned Friend look at the model by-laws and see if they cannot be brought up to date? If they are good enough for the Government to produce, why should not the public have a right to produce them also?
§ Mr. WillinkThese bungalows are temporary.
§ Mr. BossomThey are going to be occupied by the same human beings as the others. Why cannot the same by-laws apply to both?
§ Sir Joseph LambAre the houses available for Members of Parliament?
§ Mr. WillinkI believe they are still available. If there is any difficulty, my hon. Friend should consult the Ministry of Works.