asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state whether he intends extending the operation of the Housing Acts, 1932-1940, to provide grants for the erection of houses in rural areas to private persons and public utility societies, and, if so, when he will be in a position to introduce the necessary legislation.

It is intended to introduce next week a Bill extending the date for the completion of houses in rural areas by private persons and public utility societies up to and including the 31st March, 1942.