§ 106. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Works who is the deciding authority under his new building regulation as to what is essential; and what rights of appeal there are.
§ Mr. Tomlinson:The authority under the Control of Building Operatives (No. 6) Order, 1946, is the Minister of Works. There has been no change in this respect. The local authorities act as my agents in dealing with applications for licences in respect of work costing less than £100 or work designed to increase the available amount of housing accommodation; all other applications are dealt with by officers of my Department deputed for this purpose. There is no appeal from my decision, but I am, of course, always ready to look into cases brought to my notice by hon. Members.