§ 43. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect the rearmament programme is likely to have on the housing plans for Scotland in the coming year.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe effect on Scottish housing is expected to be negligible.
§ Mr. HughesIn view of the fact that the Secretary of State for Scotland has just told the House that 500,000 houses are needed in Scotland and in view of the grave concern which is felt all over Scotland above the housing problem, will the Chancellor give an assurance that no further men and materials will be diverted from building into rearmament?
§ Sir S. CrippsCertainly I will not give any such assurance but will answer the Question put to me in the way I have answered it.
§ Mr. HughesIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I give notice that I will raise this matter on the Adjournment.