§ Sir I. Fraserasked the Minister of Health when all local authorities will be offered prefabricated houses; and if he can ensure that every area will have at least enough to accommodate returning Service men needing a home.
§ Mr. WillinkThe number of houses which can be provided in this way in the near future is governed by productive capacity. I hope shortly to be able to make a first allocation to a number of authorities, and the possibility of making a wider distribution is being examined.
§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works if he can give an assurance that the production of Portal houses will not be held up by a shortage of steel.
§ Mr. HicksYes, Sir. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply assures me that the necessary steel will be made available.