§ Mr. Parkinasked the Minister of Health whether he will cause a special investigation to be made of the latest housing plans in the area of the Gloucester Rural District Council; and indicate to this authority how much progress must be made before they can expect to resume the issue of private building licences.
§ Mr. BevanMy principal housing officer for the area is in constant touch with the Gloucester Rural District Council about230W their housing plans and I do not think that any special investigation is called for at present. It has been made clear to the council that they should not issue further licences without the approval of my Department until their housing programme is more advanced and an adequate supply of labour is assured for its execution.
§ Mr. Parkinasked the Minister of Health what is holding up plans by the Gloucester Rural District Council for houses at Eastington.
§ Mr. BevanI am not aware that the plans of the Gloucester Rural District Council houses at Eastington are being held up. A tender has been approved for the erection of two houses on one site and a layout plan for the development of a much larger site has just been submitted to my Department by the Council and is being considered.