§ 19. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Health if he is now in a position to state the total number of houses completed in Great Britain in the 12 months ended 31st March, 1926?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Neville Chamberlain)The total number of houses completed in England and Wales during the year ended 31st March, 1926, was 173,426— 106,987 with State assistance and 66,439 without State assistance. As regards figures for Scotland, I would suggest that the hon. Member should address a similar question to my right hon. Friend the Secretary for Scotland.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIs that number larger than the number for the previous 12 months?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir; considerably larger.