§ 32. Mr. Piratinasked the Minister of Health whether he will give an estimate as to the additional cost to the building of a house arising from the increases in the price of iron and steel; and whether he will increase the subsidies to local authorities in order to meet this additional expenditure.
§ Mr. BevanThe additional cost for an average house would be trifling. On the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to Section 16 of the Housing (Financial and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1946.
§ Mr. PiratinHas the right hon. Gentleman taken into consideration the additional cost, which is trifling, and also the question of flats? More may be required.