§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Health which local authorities have made representations to him on the need for early action to deal with the problem of housing?
§ Mr. E. BrownI have received numerous representations from local authorities regarding the housing position in their respective areas and I am sending my hon. Friend a list of local authorities with the representatives of whom I, or my officers, have conferred at the Ministry. My inspectors have also paid many visits to local authorities and discussed with them their existing and post-war housing problems. I am also sending my hon. Friend a copy of a circular I recently issued to local authorities asking them to make preparations now so that they can make a start with new house building immediately conditions permit.