HC Deb 07 February 1967 vol 740 c257W
26. Mr. Brooks

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, as a means of encouraging mobility of labour between the regions, he will discuss with local authorities the practicability of a national clearing house system to facilitate exchanges between council house tenants.

Mr. Mellish

The sub-committee of the Central Housing Advisory Committee which studied this proposal in 1953 came to the conclusion that it was impracticable, but my right hon. Friend is having it re-examined.

27. Mr. Brooks

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government, what steps he proposes to take, in consultation with the local authorities, to facilitate the movement of families in council houses to larger or smaller properties as the size of those families fluctuates over time.

Mr. Mellish

Local authorities are aware of the advantages to be gained by making transfers of this kind which my right hon. Friend welcomes. He does not think, however, that there is any need for further action by him at present.