BEVAN GIVES HOUSING FIGURES

Lionel Gamlin reports on the opening of Aspen Gardens, a new block of council flats in Hammersmith. Minister of Health, Mr. Narren Bevan, discusses the housing situation, expressing skepticism about the coalition's target of 750,000 new houses. He highlights the issues of overcrowding and the importance of not sharing homes permanently. The flats, despite modest rents, offer first-class amenities, including well-fitted kitchens, a central laundry, and pram garages. The number of bedrooms varies, ensuring comfort for occupants.

Who officially opened the Aspen Gardens flats?

• Mr. Narren Bevan

• Lionel Gamlin

• The Mayor of Hammersmith

• The Prime Minister

What was the initial target for new houses set by the coalition?

• 1,000,000

• 750,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

What was the Minister of Health's view on the housing target he inherited?

• He found it to be just right

• He thought it was too high

• He believed it was too low

• He had no opinion on it

What is one of the amenities mentioned for the new flats?

• A rooftop garden

• A swimming pool

• A central laundry

• A gym

What is the range of bedrooms available in the new flats?

• Two to five

• One to four

• One to three

• Three to six