HC Deb 17 February 1970 vol 796 c95W
Q7. Mr. Speed

asked the Prime Minister if he will set up an interdepartmental inquiry into the social, physical and economic effects of the current reduction in the housing programme.

The Prime Minister

My right hon. Friends already work closely together on the housing programme.

Q11. Mr. Peyton

asked the Prime Minister what plans he has to place before the National Economic Development Council proposals on housing; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

Information about trends in house construction, and about developments of Government policy in this field is, and will continue to be, available to the Council through the departmental representatives who serve on the Economic Development Committee for Building.

Q17. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister whether he will establish a new Ministry for house building, with a director general to co-ordinate its work; and whether he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

No.