§ 30. Mr. McEnteeasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the difficulty now being experienced by unmarried men and women in finding living accommodation, either with or without board; and if he will now consider favourably applications by local authorities to build new hostels for the accommodation of such persons as a part of their housing policy.
§ Mr. KeyYes, Sir. All types of persons are now unfortunately experiencing difficulty in finding accommodation. It is the policy of the Government to provide first for those in greatest need, and the greatest need is in general for accommodation for families; but if a local authority had evidence that the housing needs of their area might best be served by providing a proportion of new accommodation for single persons my right hon. Friend would be prepared to consider their proposals.