§ Mr. FOREMANasked the Minister of Health whether his Department is prepared to offer any encouragement to the speculative builder, who is now faced by the increased cost of building in addition to a limitation of rent as compared with pre-war rates; and whether this method of encouraging and stimulating the provision of houses has been considered by his Department?
§ Major ASTORThe suggestion contained in the hon. Member's question has been carefully considered, but so far the Government have not found it practicable to extend their offer of financial assistance to businesses run for the profit of the individual.