HC Deb 23 March 1944 vol 398 cc1057-8W
Sir A. Baillie

asked the Minister of Health if, in districts where housing accommodaton for agricultural workers is insufficient, he will give power to war agri- cultural executive committees to requisition cottages held by persons who have other residence or use the cottages for week-end or holiday purposes.

Mr. Willink

I am prepared in suitable cases to consider proposals by the local housing authorities for the use of requisitioning powers under the Defence Regulations to deal with the problem my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind.