HC Deb 24 July 1918 vol 108 cc1830-1W
Captain SHEEHAN

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether any scheme has yet been formulated by the Irish Departments and public bodies concerned for re-housing after the War; and, having regard to the urgency and importance of this question, will he consider the advisability of summoning immediately a national conference of all those interested in housing reform in Ireland?

Mr. SHORTT

This matter has been engaging the attention of the Irish Government, but I am not yet in a position to make a definite statement as to the measures proposed.

Mr. FIELD

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he can state definitely what arrangements have been made or are contemplated to assist housing operations in Ireland, especially in Dublin; whether similar measures have been arranged as those in force for Great Britain; whether equal financial assistance and provision of materials will be given; and whether he is aware that this is an urgent question?

Mr. SHORTT

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I have just given to a similar question on the subject by the hon. and gallant Member for the Mid Division of county Cork. As I have already informed the hon. Member, it is intended that Ireland shall participate in any measures submitted to Parliament for the improvement of housing conditions.