§ 53. Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Health whether he can give to the House any information in regard to the direct labour housing scheme of the urban district council of Brownhills, Staffordshire; the number of three-bedroom type houses that have been erected; the cost of the house and land; what is the principal and interest, and the amount allowed for repairs and management; the approximate weekly rent and rates per week; and the inclusive rent per week?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREIt is assumed that the hon. Member refers to the houses erected by the Brownhills Urban District Council under the Housing Act, 1930. Fifty-two houses have been built under this Act by direct labour. Of these, 28 are of the three-bedroomed type. I will send the hon. Member the remaining details for which he asks.