HC Deb 26 October 1944 vol 404 cc339-40
39. Mr. Butcher

asked the Minister of Health whether he is prepared to amend Section 85 of the Housing Act, 1936, to ensure that the local authorities in selecting tenants for houses see that a reasonable preference is given to ex-Service men.

61. Mr. W. J. Brown

asked the Minister of Health if he will define the measure of priority to be given to ex-Service men in obtaining houses for homes after the war.

Mr. Willink

As has already been stated special consideration will be given to the claims of men returning- from the Forces in regard to housing accommodation after the war, but I am not at present in a position to indicate what action is necessary to give effect to this policy.

Mr. Butcher

If I put a similar Question to my right hon. and learned Friend early next month, may I anticipate a definite reply?

Mr. Willink

It might be so, but I think it might be better the month after next,