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Architectural Drawings (Examination)

Oral Answers to Questions — Housing – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 June 1947.

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Photo of Mr Alfred Bossom Mr Alfred Bossom , Maidstone 12:00, 26 June 1947

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that practically every set of ordinary architectural or housing drawings now submitted to Government Departments for approval is examined by not less than four separate groups of Government-employed architects, each group having the right to require alterations; and if he will take steps to end this waste of money and delay caused by this duplication of effort.

Photo of Mr Aneurin Bevan Mr Aneurin Bevan , Ebbw Vale

No, Sir. If the hon. Member has particular cases in mind I shall be glad to look into them.

Photo of Mr Alfred Bossom Mr Alfred Bossom , Maidstone

Is it not desirable that this work should be expedited and that four different groups of Government-employed architects should not have the same privilege to cause delay?

Photo of Mr Aneurin Bevan Mr Aneurin Bevan , Ebbw Vale

The hon. Member is making an allegation without bringing any evidence in support of it.

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