asked the Minister of Works if he has considered the representations of the East Fife Building Trades Association and other bodies, sent to him by the hon. Member for Fife, East, appealing for an increase of the sum allowed to be spent, without a licence, on house repairs; and if he intends to authorise such an increase which is made necessary by the rise in building costs.

The points mentioned in these representations will be among those considered in deciding on the amount which may be spent without licence in the period beginning 1st July.