§ 43. Mr. PENNYasked the Minister of Health the prices of the principal materials used in the construction of houses on 1st January and 1st April last and at the present time?
§ Lord E. PERCYThe April and June prices of the principal materials used in the construction of houses will be given in the first interim report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the cost of building materials, which should be published in a few days. I understand that prices ruling prior to April will be dealt with in subsequent reports of the Committee.
§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEWill the amount of labour expenditure be taken into account as it is one of the principal items?
§ Lord E. PERCYI think my hon. Friend had better wait for the Report, which will be published in a few days.