Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 June 1947.
Mr Thomas Williams
, Don Valley
12:00,
16 June 1947
Yes, Sir; I am aware that a number of houses are held on requisition for use as hostels for agricultural workers, including the Women's Land Army. Houses are released whenever this is consistent with my duty to ensure maximum food production. Provision of permanent accommodation is not practicable or desirable in present circumstances.