Northern Ireland

HC Deb 15 November 1945 vol 415 c2317

44. Dr. Little

asked the Minister of Health how many prefabricated houses he is assigning to Northern Ireland and when delivery may be expected.

Mr. Bevan

These matters must be worked out in the light of the date by which sites may be expected to be ready, of commitments in this country, and other factors, on which my officers are in touch with officers in Northern Ireland and I am not at present in a position to make any statement.

Dr. Little

As two requests have been made to the Ministry of Health for an allotment of prefabricated houses from Belfast and Co. Down, how is he going to apportion them?

Mr. Bevan

If my hon. Friend will inquire from the appropriate authorities in Northern Ireland, I think he will find that they are perfectly satisfied with the decisions I have taken on this matter.