HC Deb 10 February 1927 vol 202 cc266-7
18. Mr. H. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Health the average price at which contracts have been let for parlour and non-parlour houses respectively during each of the last six months?

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 reply:

The average cost of houses included in contracts let by, or in approved direct labour schemes of local authorities during each of the last six months was:

Month. Non-Parlour Houses. Parlour Houses.
1926: £ £
July 453 502
August 434 498
September 445 502
October 453 522
November 422 502
December 463 498
These prices exclude the cost of land and development.