§ 6. Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what recent consultation he has had with local authorities about condensation and dampness in recently-completed houses.
§ Mr. MellishNone, except the day-today contacts of the Department's officers, but my right hon. Friend and his right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Minister of Public Building and Works are preparing a publicity campaign to help and advise householders as well as the building trade on how to avoid these troubles.
§ Mr. DalyellIn co-operation with the Secretary of State and the Minister of Public Building and Works, can we have a vigorous national campaign to combat the evils of condensation and dampness, which cause misery in new houses?
§ Mr. MellishWe will do all we possibly can. Regional conferences will be starting early in the new year, the first one being in Manchester. Before then, leaflets will be made available to householders and tenants by local authority distribution. We will do all we can.