HC Deb 20 June 1967 vol 748 cc211-2W
10. Mr. Marquand

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will send a circular to local authorities to prevent racial discrimination in housing, following the publication of the Report of the Race Relations Board for 1966–67.

40. Mr. Scott

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will summon a conference with the object of stimulating effective action by local authorities in solving immigrant housing problems.

Mr. Greenwood

My hon. Friend the Joint Parliamentary Secretary and I are tomorrow meeting representatives of some 50 local authorities, who have substantial numbers of Commonwealth immigrants in their areas. A wide range of problems will be examined, and I shall consider whether to issue any general advice in the light of the discussion.