§ 39. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Health if, in view of the fact that 3,200 families are waiting for housing accommodation in the area of the Orpington R.D.C., he will remove all restrictions on house building in that area.
§ Mr. BevanNo, Sir. The course suggested by the hon. Member would defeat the object which he desires to secure.
§ Sir W. SmithersIs the Minister aware that his political venom is depriving hundreds of families of houses, with consequent widespread distress?
§ Mr. BevanThe hon. Member should recognise that houses are not built by permits. They are built by labour and material.