HC Deb 29 June 1965 vol 715 c41W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will issue a circular to local authorities that they should encourage, by all means possible, the transfer of persons living in houses that have now become too large for their needs, to smaller dwellings, as a means of utilising to the full the housing accommodation in this country.

Mr. Mellish

My right hon. Friend does not think there is any simple solution to this problem, but he is studying it and will, if necessary, issue a circular to local authorities.