§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works how far it is his practice to requisition new houses and houses completed and reinstated by an owner; and whether, to encourage builders, an undertaking can be given not to requisition such newly-built property.
§ Mr. HicksIt is not the present practice of the Ministry of Works to requisition new houses or houses reinstated by an owner for housing purposes. Save in the most exceptional circumstances, the Ministry will not requisition newly-built house property.