HC Deb 11 February 1926 vol 191 cc1223-4
61. Mr. T. THOMSON

asked the Minister of Health how many steel houses have been built to date, and in what districts; and how many are now in course of construction or have been sanctioned?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

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

Following is the answer:

The following is a statement of the number of houses of external steel or cast-iron construction, the erection of which has so far been authorised. Complete information is not available as to the progress which has been made in the erection of these particular houses.

Local Authorities. No. of houses.
Birmingham T.C. 8
Bolton T.C. 100
Bristol T.C. 20
Derby T.C. 250
Dudley T.C. 6
Hastings T.C. 58
Oxford T.C. 2
Rotherham T.C. 2
Smethwick T.C. 6
Stocksbridge U.D.C. 6
Swansea T.C. 2
Woolwich M.B.C.
A small number, not exceeding 20
Wortley R.D.C. 6
Private Enterprise.
Seaham Harbour 1
Wortley R.D.C. 2
The figures do not include the houses which have been erected or are in course of erection for demonstration purposes.