HC Deb 29 November 1955 vol 546 cc184-5W
83. Mr. Proctor

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to compel local authorities to provide houses for those men and their families who have to vacate tied cottages when they cease employment through retirement or illness, in order to prevent hardship.

Mr. Sandys

It is the normal practice for local authorities to give special consideration to cases of this nature and I see no reason to interfere with the exercise of their discretion.