14. Mr. Vaneasked the Minister of Works why his Department is reluctant to provide proper fencing to the gardens of bungalows on Government Department's temporary housing estates; and whether he appreciates the loss of foodstuffs due to this misconceived economy.
§ Mr. KeyMy Department is responsible for providing fencing for the back gardens of temporary houses, but I am faced with a serious shortage of all kinds of fencing materials. I appreciate the troubles that arise from lack of fencing and it will be provided as rapidly as the available supplies allow.
Mr. VaneIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is one of the chief complaints of the inhabitants of these housing estates that they cannot cultivate their gardens because they are open to dogs, and for children to play over; and if he decides to put up fencing, will he ensure that it is substantial and divides the gardens one from the other?