§ Mr. Shurmerasked the Minister of Health if, in view of the bad condition of thousands of working-class houses in Birmingham, owing to the arrears of repairs, he will consider the release, as soon as possible, of the men directed to property repair in London from the city of Birmingham.
§ Mr. KeyThere is still a great deal of repair work necessary to war-damaged houses in the London area, but my right hon. Friend will consider the release of the men to whom my hon. Friend refers as soon as possible.