§ 24. Mr. S. Storeyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will circularise local authorities, advising them to relax their residence qualification for houses in favour of long-service members of Her Majesty's Forces who have taken up permanent employment in their area.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanI am sending my hon. Friend a copy of a circular I addressed to all local housing authorities on this subject on 31st January last.
§ Mr. StoreyWhilst appreciating that the Minister is taking action in this matter, may I ask if he will keep it under review to see that those local authorities which up to now have ignored the advice the Minister has given do take action to help the long-service men?
§ Mr. MacmillanYes, Sir.