Member

To conclude, it is worth noting that health and housing were in the same ministry during the periods at the end of both World Wars, when the greatest progress was made in housing. It is arguable that the between-the-wars rural council housing, for example, was of a particularly high standard. It is worth noting that, later, Nye Bevan was Minister for Health and Housing. Whatever definition we have for planning, supporting a healthy population must surely be part of its role, alongside securing economic prosperity, security, and a good natural and built environment. Placing this duty on the Secretary of State will move us in the right direction. I beg to move.