Grimsby

Oral Answers to Questions — Housing – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 February 1948.

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Photo of Mr Cyril Osborne Mr Cyril Osborne , Louth Borough 12:00, 19 February 1948

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the concrete type house being built in Grimsby is not as popular or satisfactory as the traditional brick type; and, in view of the fact that brick houses can be built as cheaply, if he will ensure that future houses are built of brick.

Photo of Mr Aneurin Bevan Mr Aneurin Bevan , Ebbw Vale

No, Sir. As regards the general part of the Question, however, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 5th February.

Photo of Mr Cyril Osborne Mr Cyril Osborne , Louth Borough

Would the right hon. Gentleman consult the housewives now living in these concrete houses to obtain their opinion before he has any more built?

Photo of Mr Aneurin Bevan Mr Aneurin Bevan , Ebbw Vale

All the housewives I have consulted have been delighted with the houses.

Photo of Mr Henry Hynd Mr Henry Hynd , Hackney Central

Can the Minister ensure that future houses are not built on foundations of sand, as were the Tories' coalition plans?

Photo of Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge , Bedford

Is not my right hon. Friend aware that Grimsby is more than adequately represented in the person of the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department; and is this not a piece of "grate crashing" on the part of the hon. Member for Louth (Mr. Osborne).

Photo of Mr Cyril Osborne Mr Cyril Osborne , Louth Borough

Is not the hon. Member aware that I represent 11,000 voters in Grimsby, and that this estate is within my constituency; and will he please withdraw his remarks?