HC Deb 23 November 1954 vol 533 cc1043-4
51. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when the Departmental inquiry into the problem of overcrowded families who for various reasons have not or cannot be placed on a local authority housing list will issue its report and recommendations.

Mr. Sandys

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him last week.

Mr. Sorensen

Does the Minister appreciate that that reply was most inadequate, and that I am asking here for something more specific? Can he not say, for instance, when the inquiry will take place, and when the report will be issued? Does the right hon. Gentleman not appreciate that meanwhile quite a number of people are suffering acutely and that they have no hope at all because they are in a no-man's land? Surely, something should be done more quickly to give them some hope.

the small houses against the very great need which still exists for houses with more bedrooms?

Mr. Deedes

Yes, Sir, I can give that assurance. I think that when the hon. Member examines the figures he will find his suggestion satisfactorily dealt with.

Following is the answer:

Mr. Sandys

The completion of the report does not rest with me. The sooner I receive it, the better I shall be pleased.