§ 38. Mr. Sparksasked the Minister of Health what is the present extent of the temporary housing programme; when it will be completed and the scheme wound up.
§ Mr. BevanThe temporary housing programme comprises some 156,500 houses and is expected to be complete by the Spring of 1948.
§ Mr. SparksCan the right hon. Gentleman say to what extent the termination of the temporary housing scheme is' likely to accelerate permanent construction and particularly with regard to equipment.
§ Mr. BevanThe cessation of the temporary housing scheme, which was and must always be competitive with permanent housing will make it possible to provide additional fitments for permanent houses. It is undesirable to continue the 620 temporary housing programme at the expense of the permanent housing programme.