§ 68. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will make a statement about the visit of his Parliamentary Secretary to Sunderland and his discussions with the Sunderland Borough Council.
§ Mr. FreesonI visited Sunderland on Thursday 8th January to discuss with members of the council the need for a bigger house building programme. Various local housing problems were identified, particularly the slum clearance needs and the rate of new building. The matters are now being pursued by officials.