§ Wing-Commander R. Robinsonasked the Minister of Works whether his attention has been called to the dampness of the temporary houses erected by the order of his Department in Blackpool; whether he is aware that instructions had to be given that further houses should not be occupied until this condensation had been 61W overcome; whether the defects have now been remedied; and to what extent similar difficulties have arisen elsewhere.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir. Immediate action was taken to remedy the defects, which were aggravated by exceptionally low night temperatures combined with very high atmospheric humidity. Difficulty has not arisen elsewhere to the same extent, but all aluminium houses so far occupied are being specially treated and modifications in design are being introduced and other steps taken in order to prevent the recurrence of this trouble. Production of these houses is still in its preliminary stages only.