§ 40. Mr. D. Marshallasked the Minister of Works the total cost of the subsidy on housing borne on his Vote during the past year, exclusive of the figure of 4207,500 on Belgian bricks.
§ The Minister of Works (Mr. Key)In addition to the subsidy in respect of Belgian bricks, special arrangements have been made for the supply of fletton bricks to Scottish local authorities for sale at the average ex-works price for Scottish bricks. This has involved a subsidy payment on my Department's Votes of £62,000 to date.
§ Mr. GammansWill the Minister say why this information was not revealed before? Why is it necessary to put down a Question before these building subsidies can be brought to light?
§ Mr. KeyThis is included in the Department's Vote and, as far as I know, the information was given.