HC Deb 30 June 1925 vol 185 cc2229-30
71. Mr. RENNIE SMITH

asked the Minister of Health if any local authorities are building steel houses; and, if so, will he state which local authorities and the number, type and cost of house in each case?

Sir K. WOOD

As the answer involves a tabular statement, I will, with permission of the hon. Member, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Major CRAWFURD

Can the hon. Gentleman tell us if any local authorities have been stopped from embarking upon these schemes, because the people were not able to settle the cost?

Sir K. WOOD

I must have notice of that question.

Following is the answer to the Question on the Paper:

The following is a statement of the number of houses of external steel con- struction which local authorities have been authorised to erect:

Name of Authority. Number of houses. Type.
Birmingham 8 Telford.
Bristol 20 Telford.
Bolton 100 Telford.
Hastings 8 Telford.
Smethwick 6 Telford.
Swansea 2 Own design resembling Weir type.
Woolwich A small number (not exceeding 20). Telford.

The average cost of the Telford houses is £490 each, and the estimated cost of the two houses to be erected at Swansea is £500 each. All the houses are of the non-parlour type.

The figures do not include the 150 houses to be erected under special arrangements for demonstration purposes.