HC Deb 15 November 1926 vol 199 cc1537-8
52. Sir FRANK MEYER

asked the Minister of Health the number of steel houses of different types that have been erected in England, and the number at present inhabited?

Sir K. WOOD

The number of external steel or cast iron houses, the erection of which has been authorised in England and Wales, is 993, excluding those erected for demonstration purposes. Information is not available as to the number of these houses actually erected or inhabited.

Sir F. MEYER

Will the hon. Gentleman tell me whether there have been any complaints from those who inhabit these steel houses?

Sir K. WOOD

Not that I am aware.

Mr. KELLY

Has there been any general report received from various districts as to the unsatisfactory state of these houses?

Sir K. WOOD

No, Sir. I apprehend there has been general satisfaction

Mr. HARRIS

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that a great number have been ordered for London, and that it is impossible to get deliveries?

Sir K. WOOD

No, Sir. If the hon. Member will put a question down, I will have inquiry made.