HC Deb 12 July 1938 vol 338 cc1115-6
61. Mr. W. Joseph Stewart

asked the Minister of Health the number of houses built in rural and urban areas in the county of Durham since 1932 and the estimated number necessary to be built to meet the requirements of the county?

Mr. Bernays

From 1st April, 1933, to 31st March, 1938, the number of houses completed by or on behalf of local authorities and by private enterprise in the county of Durham was 21,172 and 27,295, respectively. I regret that the information available does not enable me to give with any degree of accuracy the estimate referred to in the last part of the question.

Mr. Stewart

Can the hon. Member say that he is satisfied with the progress that is being made in those areas in regard to the housing of the people?

Mr. Bernays

Yes, Sir. The Durham authorities have been extremely active and have done very well.

Mr. R. Gibson

Can the hon. Member say how many of these houses are timber houses?

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