§ 19. Mrs. E. M. Braddockasked the Secretary of State for War how long the Service houses have been in the course of construction at Deysbrook Lane, Liverpool Depot; when they are likely to be completed; and how much they will have cost.
§ Mr. HeadThe houses at Deysbrook Lane, Liverpool, have been under construction since April, 1950. It is expected that they will be completed in March this year. The houses will have cost £13,782 and £4,611 will have been spent on roads, drainage, etc.
§ Mrs. BraddockCan the Minister say whether this tender was given to private enterprise and whether there are any reasons why the building of these houses has taken so long?
§ Mr. HeadI am informed that the long time which it took to build these houses was due to labour difficulties in the area. The order was put out to tender and was given to the lowest bidder and received Treasury approval.
§ Mrs. BraddockCan the Minister tell the House the name of the person who received the tender?