PREFACE 
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war. In other words, the national housing programme 
of Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. Lloyd George has amounted 
to less than nothing. 
This book, written by one who speaks with knowledge 
and authority, is a strong indictment of the late Govern 
ment's record as regards housing. I trust that it will 
be widely read, and that it may do something to stimu 
late a live public opinion on one of the most pressing 
social problems. 
Arthur Henderson. 
24M Oct., 1922.