HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 c131W
Mr. Remnant

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which Government Departments are entitled to authorise the erection of houses and flats; and for what purposes.

Mr. Gaitskell

Any Minister of the Crown is entitled to authorise the erection of houses and flats in connection with the discharge of his functions. Such authorisations are given in consultation with the Minister of Local Government and Planning. Purposes for which they are given include the provision of married quarters for the services and houses for prison officers, foresters and civilians employed in Government establishments.