§ 29. Mr. A. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Health why, in view of the shortage of accommodation, it is proposed to reduce housing and maintenance expenditure in England and Wales by £20 million this year as against 1949 and £35 million in 1948.
§ Mr. BevanI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 18th April, 1950.