§ 5. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what controls it is his intention to maintain, lift, or introduce in the building industry to ensure the rapid construction of 300,000 houses per year.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanIf the hon. Gentleman refers to the system of allocations to local authorities, I propose to maintain this general method while increasing its flexibility.
§ Mrs. Barbara CastleCan the right hon. Gentleman tell the House whether the brick manufacturers have yet replied to the appeal of the Minister of Works to them to tell him what controls, if any, they would like him to lift from the industry?
§ Mr. MacmillanThat ought to be addressed to the Minister of Works.