HC Deb 01 February 1949 vol 460 c1487
10. Mr. Odey

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning whether, in view of the difficulties which are being experienced in restoring normal civic life in Hull owing to the extensive nature of the damage caused by enemy action, he will relax the regulations governing the reconstruction of war damaged premises, where these have the approval of the town planning authority.

Mr. Silkin

I am not wholly clear what the hon. Member has in mind but I am making inquiries in this matter and will communicate with the hon. Member.

Mr. Odey

Does not the Minister realise that the City of Hull is at present an outstanding example of Socialist misrule; and is he not prepared to do something to assist the people of Hull to repair the ravages of war?

Mr. Silkin

I must confess that when I read this Question I did not gather that was what the hon. Gentleman had in mind.

Mr. Odey

Is it not perfectly clear from the Question?