§ 25. Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will ascertain from each local government housing authority in Wales the number of people in its area whom they regard to be in serious need of rehousing.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattNo, Sir. Estimates of this type are of prime concern to the housing authorities themselves, to be used as the basis for framing their proposals to meet the rehousing needs of their areas.
§ Mr. MorganDoes not the hon. Gentleman agree that it is part of his general ministerial duty to acquaint himself with these figures? Is it not a harsh and senseless irony that while substantial sums are spent upon improvements to holiday cottages these housing lists lengthen miserably?
§ Mr. Gibson-WattLocal authorities have a statutory duty to review the housing needs of their districts from time to time and to formulate proposals for dealing with them. I certainly encourage local authorities and give them every help in carrying out their housing functions, and I shall continue to do so.