§ Mr. MILLSasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the long delay in proceeding with the Erith housing scheme; if his Department is in any way opposing the suggestion of direct labour on the job; and, if so, on what grounds?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am aware of the delay in proceeding with this housing scheme, and I do not think that the Local Authority is free from responsibility for it. The erection of 90 houses by direct labour was approved in August last. Up to the end of last month only 46 houses were in course of erection, and not one had been completed. Obviously, on the information before me, I should not be warranted in agreeing to the erection of any more houses by this Local Authority by direct labour.