§ 64. Mr. John E. Haireasked the Minister of Health how much softwood is now allocated per house; and what structural alterations have been rendered necessary as a result.
§ Mr. BevanThe maximum allowance is 1.6 standards for each thousand square feet of floor area; details are given in Circular 100/49 issued to local authorities, of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy.
§ Mr. HaireIs my right hon. Friend aware that in certain regions only 1.5 standards is to be allocated and is he 1352 absolutely satisfied that the standard of houses is not being reduced as a result?
§ Mr. BevanI am satisfied that the standard of houses is not being reduced. In some areas it is 1.5 standards and in some areas it is even less than 1.5 standards. Very often it depends on whether they are using wooden or metal frames for windows.