§ 32. Colonel Sir C. YATEasked the Minister of Health the proportion of four-roomed cottages suitable for young married couples and couples without children that he considers should be built under present circumstances out of the total number to be erected; and what is the average saving in cost of construction that can be obtained by erecting four-roomed instead of six-roomed cottages?
§ Sir A. MONDThe need for small houses of the type indicated varies in different localities according to the accommodation provided in the existing houses, and accordingly it is not practicable to fix any definite proportion for the country as a whole. Examination has shown that there is already in existence a large number of two-bed-roomed houses in most parts of the country, and that the most urgent need is for the provision of houses with three bedrooms. The average saving per house in constructing a four-roomed as compared with a six-roomed cottage is approximately £120.