§ 12. Commander Nobleasked the Minister of Works for how long he expects to retain as offices the 22 houses in 1091 Chelsea, of the addresses of which he has previously been informed, and which are still being prepared for this purpose, with the result that valuable housing accommodation and labour are being wasted.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI cannot accept the suggestion that accommodation and labour are being wasted, and I must refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer I gave him on 12th December. I cannot say how long it will be necessary to retain these houses for office purposes.
§ Commander NobleWill the Minister give an assurance that the use of these premises and the employment of this labour are in the best interests of the housing problem?
§ Mr. TomlinsonI will try to see that labour and all premises are used in the best interests of the housing problem.
§ Commander NobleIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg leave to give notice that I will raise this matter on the Adjournment.