HC Deb 27 April 1926 vol 194 cc1852-3
85. Mr. NOEL BUXTON

asked the Minister of Health if he can give the number of houses in rural districts for which a subsidy under the Housing Act, 1924, has been sanctioned?

Sir K. WOOD

16,002 houses have so far been authorised for erection in rural districts in connection with subsidy schemes under the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1924.

Mr. BUXTON

Can the hon. Gentleman say what proportion these figures bear to the shortage reported in the rural districts?

Sir K. WOOD

I think the right hon. Gentleman had better put a question down.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Can the hon. Gentleman give us any idea how many of these houses have been erected for letting to agricultural labourers, and how many for selling?

Sir K. WOOD

I should like notice of that question, but I may call the attention of the hon. Member to the provisions of the Housing Act, 1924.

Mr. MARDY JONES

Can the hon. Member tell us what number of these houses got the subsidy at the maximum of £14 per house, and how many at £9?

Mr. SPEAKER

Notice should be given of that question.