HC Deb 15 December 1952 vol 509 cc141-2W
Mr. R. E. Winterbottom

asked the Minister of Works the original date on which licensing for the erection and repairs to buildings commenced.

Mr. Eccles

Licensing of work of construction, reconstruction or alteration was introduced on 7th October, 1940. Repairs and maintenance were brought within the control on 1st January, 1942.