HC Deb 27 June 1927 vol 208 cc26-7
43. Mr. E. BROWN

asked the Minister of Health the average rent at which houses in agricultural parishes under the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1924, are let; and the number of land workers who have obtained houses under that Act?

Sir K. WOOD

Statistics are not available giving the information desired by the hon. Member. I would point out, however, that houses erected under the 1924 Housing Act have to comply with the conditions as to rentals prescribed by the Act.

Mr. BROWN

Can the hon. Gentleman inform me of the approximate average?

Sir K. WOOD

No, Sir. I think the hon. Gentleman will find that that question—perhaps I can send the reply to him as it gives some examples—was answered a few weeks ago.

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

is it not a fact that a rent of 7s. a week, plus rates, has usually been asked?

Sir K. WOOD

I would not care to commit myself to a general statement of that kind, but there are instances that have already been furnished to Members of the House.

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