HC Deb 27 October 1932 vol 269 cc1144-5
55. Mr. MOLSON

asked the Minister of Health whether he can give any figures showing the fall in the prices of building materials since 1920 as compared with the fall in the index figure for wholesale prices?

Sir H. YOUNG

I am sending my hon. Friend a statement of the cost particulars which are available.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

May I ask whether that statement will appear in the OFFICIAL REPORT?

Sir H. YOUNG

If it is desired that it should.

Following is the statement:

area; and if he will inquire into the matter?

Sir H. YOUNG

I have recently received one complaint in the matter, and I am making inquiries.

Mrs. WARD

Will the right hon. Gentleman lay down more definite instructions for local authorities, whereby people with small means and big families who are now living in overcrowded conditions are given priority in these council houses?

Sir H. YOUNG

As I have already said in answer to previous questions, it is a desirable object that these houses should be available for the persons who need them, but it is not within my power to issue such instructions.

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