PRIVATE BUILDERS (GRANTS). (Hansard, 3 November 1920)

§ 44. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON
asked the Minister of Health what is the total amount of the grant to private builders which he estimates will be due under the Housing (Additional Powers) Act at the end of this year?

§ Dr. ADDISON
Certificates have been issued for 23,200 houses. If these houses were completed by the end of this year the approximate sum due would be £5,620,000.

Colonel NEWMAN
Is it a fact that the Office of Works is already advancing money for building?

§ Dr. ADDISON
The Office of Works has nothing whatever to do with this.

§ Earl WINTERTON
Will two offices make grants under this Act or only the right hon. Gentleman's office?

§ Dr. ADDISON
No grants whatever are made except from my office.