HC Deb 30 May 1946 vol 423 cc1355-6
80. Mr. Glossop

asked the Minister of Health the contract price of each of the 12 prefabricated houses now being built at the west end of South Cave, East Yorkshire; on what date was erection com- menced; when will a supply of water be laid on; and what is the cause of the delay.

Mr. Key

My right hon. Friend is not in a position to give the cost of particular temporary houses. The erection of the houses began on 4th April and eight of them are now ready to receive equipment. The delay in providing a water supply was due to difficulty in obtaining six inch pipes. Delivery of the pipes has now begun and the work should be complete by the end of June.

Mr. Glossop

Although eight of the houses are now ready for equipment, does not the Minister consider that the country would welcome a rather speedier completion of these houses instead of the inordinate delay which has taken place on this estate and on many others in the country?