HC Deb 04 May 1933 vol 277 c990
22. Sir P. HARRIS

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that there has been a rise of about 20 per cent. in timber for house building; and whether he is doing anything to prevent such increase in the raw material of the building trade which will make it impossible to build houses for the working class without subsidies?

Sir H. YOUNG

No, Sir, I am not aware of more than a very slight increase. I am closely watching the movements of prices.