§ 74. Mr. Charles Smithasked the Minister of Health how many local authorities had Orlit permanent prefabricated houses in course of construction at the most recent date; and whether he is satisfied with the rate of progress in completing houses of this type.
§ Mr. BevanThirty-five authorities had Orlit houses under construction on 31st May, 1947. There are no special difficulties with this type of house but in some places shortage of labour is delaying schemes.