§ 36. Mr. BUCHANAN (for Mr. STEPHEN)asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of Weir houses erected in Scotland; the cost of those houses; the number occupied; and the rents at which they have been let to tenants?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)As at 31st October, 1926, the number of Weir houses erected in Scotland, with the assistance of State funds, was 854, and the number occupied was 484. The average inclusive cost per house in completed contracts is £440, and the rents vary from £14 to £34 per annum according to the type of house, the locality of erection, and the nature of the particular scheme.
§ Mr. GARDNERDoes that figure include drainage and sewerage?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIt includes the cost of all under building, house services, garden footpaths, fencing and clothes poles, but excludes the cost of land, streets, professional fees, mains and sewers.
§ 37. Mr. BUCHANAN (for Mr. STEPHEN)asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of Weir houses erected in the burgh of Cupar; the estimated and the actual cost of those houses; and the rent at which those houses are let?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe number of "Weir houses erected in the burgh of Cupar is 50; the estimated cost per house was £433; the actual cost per house, so far as at present ascertainable, is £440; and the annual rent is £22.