HC Deb 16 March 1944 vol 398 cc419-20W
Mr. R. Duckworth

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works why the Government buildings damaged in air raids are given priority in repair; and if he will ensure that small dwelling-houses are not depleted of labour for their repair in order to find the necessary labour for Government buildings.

Mr. Hicks

Houses damaged in air raids have absolute priority for first-aid repair, and labour is not diverted from this work for the repair of Government buildings.