§ 45. Mr. William Shepherdasked the Prime Minister if he will arrange for a 1828 public inquiry into the housing programme, including methods of building and remuneration, with a view to seeking an improvement on the present rate of completion.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)No, Sir. It is difficult to see how such a wide question could be investigated by "a public inquiry."
§ Mr. ShepherdIs the House to understand from this reply that the Prime Minister intends to take no steps to allay the disquiet felt by people who are desperately in need of accommodation and who see no hope at all in present circumstances?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. All steps will be taken to allay disquiet. The point of my reply is that I do not think the hon. Member's suggestion is a very wise one.
§ Sir W. SmithersWill the Prime Minister reconsider this Question, which is very important? If he sets up an inquiry, will he appoint Lord Quibell as chairman?