§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings, whether, under Regulation 56A (S. R. and O., 1941, No. 1596), he proposes in issuing licences to large business houses which have to make their premises wind-proof and watertight, to take into consideration both their special requirements and the normal activities of the running repair staffs carried by these enterprises which desire to retain their services?
§ Mr. HicksYes, Sir. Licensing officers will give consideration to all relevant factors put forward by applicants.
§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings, the nature and amount of the sums to be prescribed by his Department in respect of running repairs or maintenance under the new Regulation 56A (S. R. and O., 1941, No. 1596)?
§ Mr. HicksMy Noble Friend has made an Order (S. R. and O., No. 1986) which prescribes that up to £100 may be spent without licence on any single property in2268W any period of twelve months on building work including running repairs and maintenance. For this purpose the cost of the work includes, in addition to the materials used, the proper proportion of any standing charges for staff or other services and other overhead charges.