HC Deb 25 November 1949 vol 470 c62W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Health in view of the present high costs of municipal housing work, what efforts are being made, or investigations carried out, to get these costs reduced.

Mr. Bevan

I do not accept the implication in the first part of the Question, but my officers assist individual local authorities in securing the maximum economy in costs consistent with proper standards of construction and accommodation. The Girdwood Committee are continuing their review.