HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 c1768
74. Mr. HURD

asked the Minister of Health whether, according to information in his Department, it is now possible to build houses in typical rural districts for £300 per house to be let at 2s. 6d. a week?

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

A house erected by a local authority in an agricultural parish at an inclusive cost of £300 can be let for 2s. 6d. a week exclusive of rates, but although some authorities have succeeded in building for £300 or less the average price in rural districts is still somewhat higher.

Mr. HURD

Can the hon. Lady say how much higher?

Miss LAWRENCE

I am afraid that I must ask for notice of that question.

Mr. HURD

Will the hon. Lady communicate the fact that she has given to me to the right hon. Member for Penryn and Falmouth (Sir J. Tudor Walters)?