§ 14. Mr. G. Jegerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware of the difficulties being experienced by local authorities in obtaining labour for housebuilding, in view of the competition of commercial building; and what action he proposes to take to assist local councils to fulfil their housing programmes.
§ Mr. SandysI am aware that in a few areas, including the hon. Member's constituency, housing contracts are short of skilled labour. This is not necessarily due to commercial building. The measures which are being taken by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer should help to reduce any excessive pressure on the building industry.