§ 35. Sir GERALD HURSTasked the Minister of Health how many subsidised houses were built in Manchester between May, 1929, and August, 1931, inclusive, and at what cost to the State; and how many such houses are let at rents within the means of working-class families?
Mr. SIMON3,807 subsidised houses were built in Manchester between the months named. The present value of the subsidies payable out of the Exchequer in respect of these houses is £472,390. As regards the last part of the question, I can only send my hon. Friend a statement of the rents at which I understand the corporation let their houses.
§ Sir G. HURSTCan my hon. Friend say how many houses are let at working-class rents?
Mr. SIMONIt is a matter of opinion as to what are working-class rents. The hon. and learned Member will see what rentals are charged, and I am afraid he will find that they are to a large extent in excess of what members of the working-classes can be expected to pay.
§ Sir G. HURSTAs a matter of fact, is a single house let, at a rent within the means of the working class?