§ 41. Mr. HERRIOTTSasked the Minister of Health how many applications have been made by local authorities to build small houses for aged people and the number which have been sanctioned by his Department; and whether he can say what will be the average rent for these houses?
§ Mr. GREENWOODTwenty-four such applications have been made and 22 of them, covering 694 dwellings, have been approved. Two recently received applications covering 52 dwellings are under consideration. Complete information as to cost is not yet available, but the rents should not on the average exceed 3s. in agricultural parishes and 3s. 9d. in other areas. I hope, indeed, that the rents will be less than these figures.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEDoes that include rates as well as rent?
§ Mr. GREENWOODNo, Sir.
§ Mr. SMITHERSWhen considering these small houses, will the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the demonstration houses which have been built at St. Pauls Cray, Kent?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe model I have taken is the miner's cottage, but I shall be glad to look into those to which the hon. Gentleman refers.