HC Deb 07 May 1924 vol 173 c422
61. Mr. LUMLEY

asked the Minister of Health whether he has inspected types of working-class houses built of wood and concrete; if so, how many different types has he inspected; and of how many he approves?

Mr. WHEATLEY

For the purposes of the 1919 Housing Scheme large numbers of special methods of construction in wood or concrete were examined and approved. Houses were erected in accordance with about 50 such methods.

Mr. BECKER

Is the right hon. Gentleman's Department in favour of building wooden houses on the American plan, if they be cheaper than brick houses?

Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that none of these other forms of construction are anything like so satisfactory as brick?

Mr. WHEATLEY

I think there are many criticisms, and some people even criticise brick.