HC Deb 08 July 1930 vol 241 cc216-7
71. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Minister of Health how many houses have been built during the 12 months ended 25th June, 1930, showing separately the number that have been built with State assistance and private enterprise, respectively; and what were the corresponding figures for the previous 12 months?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Miss Lawrence)

Figures for houses built without subsidy of a rateable value not exceeding £78 (or £105 in the Metropolitan

Year ended 31st March. Private Enterprise without State Assistance. Private Enterprise with State Assistance. Local Authorities. Total.
1929 … … … … 64,740 49,069 55,723 169,532
1930 … … … … 90,086 50,124 61,850 202,060
Sir K. WOOD

Have the Government now revised their views about private enterprise in housing?

Viscountess ASTOR

Will the Parliamentary Secretary now take back all the things that she said against private enterprise?