§ Mr. HICKSasked the Minister of Health whether he has taken any further steps to maintain good housing standards since he received a deputation upon the subject from the National Federation of Building Trades Operatives in July of last year; whether he has yet considered the scheme submitted to him by the building industry for improving standards of construction and design; and, if so, whether he will be able to give practical effect to his sympathy in this matter, which he has previously expressed, by assisting the progress of this scheme or dealing with the matter effectively in any other way?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEARESince my right hon. Friend received the deputation referred to many representations have been made to local authorities by circular and otherwise. My right hon. Friend has received the scheme referred to by the hon. Member and has asked the Central Housing Advisory Committee to consider it and advise what action is necessary and desirable.