HC Deb 28 March 1946 vol 421 cc545-6
7. Mr. W. Shepherd

asked the Minister of Health the average factory cost of the temporary and permanent prefabricated houses; and what is the average cost of the work on the site.

Mr. Bevan

As regards temporary houses, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Works to my hon. Friend the Member for Central Hackney (Mr. H. Hynd) on 29th November last. I am unable at present to give any figures for permanent prefabricated houses.

Captain Crookshank

Does that mean there has been no rise in the average price since November?

Mr. Bevan

The right hon. and gallant Gentleman should refer to the answer I mentioned, which is in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Captain Crookshank

That answer about prices was given on 29th November. I am merely asking if that means there is no change in the average level.

Mr. Bevan

It is impossible to give a price yet for the permanent prefabricated house, as I explained to the right hon. and gallant Gentleman in the Debate a day or two ago. The question with regard to temporary houses should be addressed to the Minister of Works.

Mr. Bossom

Could the Minister give us the highest and the lowest prices that go towards making this average?

Mr. Bevan

I do not know whether the hon. Member expects me to carry these prices in my head.