HC Deb 30 June 1949 vol 466 cc104-5W
79. Major Legge-Bourke

asked the Minister of Health if he will raise the allocation of houses to local authorities by the number of houses they have built or intend building for district nurses.

Mr. Bevan

Allocations for new house building made to housing authorities are related to the building resources of the area and the course which the hon. Member suggests is impracticable. I am aware that difficulties do arise in finding accommodation for district nurses and have already drawn the attention of housing authorities to the matter in circulars of which I am sending the hon. Member copies. I am also prepared to consider on their merits and in relation to the building resources of the area proposals from local health authorities for erection of houses specifically for district nurses.