HC Deb 06 May 1969 vol 783 c55W
41. Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will seek powers to acquire unoccupied office blocks for housing purposes.

Mr. Greenwood

In general, the design and siting of new office blocks make them unsuitable for use for family housing even after expensive conversion. I would rather urge local authorities in areas of housing need to press on faster with building new houses and flats designed for the purpose.