§ 14. Mr. Deedesasked the Minister of Local Government and Planning how many Nissen type huts in camps under his control are being used as dwelling-houses; and how many were being so used when he took over these camps.
§ Mr. DaltonAbout 37,000 huts in the total, but I cannot say how many of these are Nissens.
§ Mr. DeedesIs the Minister satisfied that the elimination of these camps is proceeding fast enough to keep pace with the deterioration?
§ Mr. DaltonI am trying to encourage that as far as possible. It is obviously most undesirable that these camps should continue indefinitely.
§ 15. Mr. Deedesasked the Minister of Local Government and Planning how far in assessing future housing demands his Department is able to calculate the life of a Nissen type hut; and what the basis of his calculation is.
§ Mr. DaltonThe effective life of a Nissen hut depends on how it is treated. No one figure would give a true picture.