HC Deb 19 February 1970 vol 796 cc183-4W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will cause an investigation to be made to ascertain to what extent the immigration of labour from the countries of the Six into Great Britain on Great Britain entering the Common Market will affect the housing programme.

Mr. Freeson

Shortage of labour is not a factor which currently inhibits the housebuilding programme; on the other

Birmingham in the period October, 1968, to March, 1969.