HC Deb 04 December 1951 vol 494 cc241-2W
137. Mr. Beswick

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the shortage of half-way accommodation in the north-west Middlesex area and the consequent additional hardship which is caused to evicted families; and what steps he will take to encourage the provision of further accommodation before the winter.

Mr. H. Macmillan

Considerable provision of this type of accommodation has already been made at the expense of the Exchequer. Local authorities have power under the Housing Act to acquire houses which are or can be made available.