§ Mr. Hewlettasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Planning whether, in view of the rise in prices of labour and materials, he will increase the present ceiling price of £100 for repairs to houses and not merely make any increase the subject of special appeal?
§ Mr. HicksNo, Sir. The present position in respect of materials and labour and the vital programme of works still to be done do not permit of any relaxation of the control at present in operation over civil building.