110. Mr. Vaneasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware of the difficulties imposed on local authorities by paragraph 4 of Circular 5/50, dated 12th January, 1950, limiting the amount of house repair work and improvements which they are permitted to license; and whether he will give them greater latitude.
Mr. MacmillanYes. I am considering the whole question in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Works, and hope to give local authorities further guidance shortly.