HC Deb 10 December 1953 vol 521 cc281-2W
Mr. H. Brooke

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government his intentions about the future of the regional housing production boards.

Mr. H. Macmillan

In view of the success attending the efforts of all concerned in the housing drive, I do not feel justified in continuing to call upon the time of the members of the boards, which they have so freely and generously given ever since their appointment. They have done their task so thoroughly that I have been able to agree that they should be dissolved as from the 31st December next.

I am sure the House will wish to join me in thanking the chairmen and members for their great contribution and the excellent way in which they have worked with the local authorities and the building industry. My right hon. friends, the Minister of Works and the Minister of Labour and National Service, wish to be associated with what I have said.