HC Deb 17 May 1928 vol 217 c1194
28. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Minister of Health the prices of three standard qualities of house bricks on a given date in April, 1925, 1926, 1927, and 1928, respectively?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

As the answer involves a tabular statement, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. WELLOCK

May I ask if the figures show any marked drop in prices?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, a considerable drop.

Mr. WELLOCK

At what date?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The latest figures show a very considerable drop.

Following is the answer:

According to returns received by the Inter-Departmental Committee on the Prices of Building Materials, the prices per 1,000 of three standard qualities of bricks on 1st April in each of the years in question were as follow: