HC Deb 11 July 1946 vol 425 cc555-6
19. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the completion of the 50 Tarran temporary houses at Congleton is nine months late; and when will these houses be ready for occupation.

Mr. Key

Yes, Sir. Completion of the houses is held up owing to the shortage of certain fittings. Every effort is being made to expedite production of these fittings, and I hope that these houses will be available for occupation very shortly.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that nearly all these houses could be occupied if they were painted inside and had their electrical fittings? Will he please bring a little more coordination into these matters?

Mr. Key

I have already said that it is due to the shortage of fittings and, as the hon. and gallant Gentleman has said, electrical fittings are one of the things in short supply.