§ 64. Sir E. Erringtonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what replies he has had from local authorities to his circulars 24/55 and 60/65 in regard to the housing of ex-Service men; and whether he is satisfied from such replies that there is a general acceptance of responsibility for rehousing ex-Service men.
§ Mr. MellishMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that most housing authorities accept responsibility for rehousing ex-Service men. Only 74 out of 1,412 in England and Wales have said they were unable to give full effect to the advice in Circular 60/65, which is the only one he has issued on this subject. Most of these have said they will comply in part.
§ Sir E. Erringtonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will lay down further guide lines for local authorities in respect of the housing of ex-Service men so as to ensure fairness between local authorities.
§ Mr. MellishMy right hon. Friend sees no need for further general guidance. But he will be writing to those local authorities who do not accept the recommendations of his recent circular.