HC Deb 11 July 1946 vol 425 c554
11. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that his decision to refuse a licence for the building of two farm workers' cottages at Hop Grove Farm, Malton Road, York, will have a serious effect on food production in this area; whether he is aware that plans for these houses have received the approval of the Flaxton Rural District Council as the planning authority for the area; and whether, in view of these facts and the present food shortage, he will reconsider his decision.

Mr. Key

I am making further inquiries about this case and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Turton

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that his Minister had refused this licence, that there are no cottages on this farm, and the nearest cottage proposed to be built by a local authority is two miles away? This policy is repelling agricultural workers from agriculture.

Mr. Key

It is in order to be made familiar with all the particulars of this case that I am having the inquiries made.