§ 74. Major Sir HERBERT CAYZERasked the Minister of Health the number of houses built in Portsmouth by the local authorities and by private enterprise, respectively, during the years 1919 to 1929, inclusive?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Miss Lawrence)As the answer involves a number of figures, I propose, with the hon. Baronet's consent, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The number of State-assisted houses built in the City of Portsmouth between 1st January, 1919, and 31st December, 1929, inclusive, was 3,485, of which 1,036 were built by the local authority and 2,449 by private enterprise.
§ In addition, 2,641 houses, having a rateable value not exceeding £78, were built without State assistance between 1st October, 1922, and 30th September, 1929.