§ 36. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Health the number of houses under construction sanctioned under the various Housing Acts; whether the progress being made by the various local authorities is satisfactory; and will he make a statement?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe number in England and Wales on the let instant was 36,421. I have set out my views on the present position in circular letters which were issued to local authorities on 8th instant, and I am sending my hon. Friend copies of those circulars.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLECan the right hon. Gentleman say how that number compares with previous years?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI cannot say without notice, except that it is about 40 per cent. higher than a year ago.