§ 52. Sir FRANK MEYERasked 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. WOODThe 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. MEYERWill the hon. Gentleman tell me whether there have been any complaints from those who inhabit these steel houses?
§ Sir K. WOODNot that I am aware.
§ Mr. KELLYHas there been any general report received from various districts as to the unsatisfactory state of these houses?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir. I apprehend there has been general satisfaction
§ Mr. HARRISIs the Parliamentary Secretary aware that a great number have been ordered for London, and that it is impossible to get deliveries?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir. If the hon. Member will put a question down, I will have inquiry made.