§ 18. Lieut.-Colonel MOOREasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can give the average tender price of all types of houses approved by his Department in the first five months of this year, as against the corresponding period in 1931 and 1932, respectively?
§ Mr. SKELTONThe average tender price of all types of houses approved by the Department of Health for Scotland in the first five months of this year was£301, as against£298 and£307 for the corresponding period of 1931 and 1930 respectively. These average figures are, however, not strictly comparable as the houses approved during the periods in question were not, as respects size and accommodation, in exact numerical proportion.
§ 20. Lieut.-Colonel MOOREasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of the fact that the Advisory Committee for Scotland, appointed under the Housing (Rural Authorities) Act, 1931, was directed to endeavour to secure generally that the rent of any house, exclusive of occupier's rates, should not exceed 4s. 6d. a week, he can state the extent to which the committee has been successful in its efforts; and how many of the houses in question are now let for a rent of not more than 4s. 6d.?
§ Mr. SKELTONThe Advisory Committee have deferred their final recommendations as to the rents to be charged until the local authorities concerned have determined the types and accommodation of the houses authorised to be built. None of the houses in question has yet been completed.