§ Mr. HARDIEasked the Minister of Health what method he has adopted to prevent shoddy materials being used in building houses, in view of the fact that the highest price is no guarantee to quality being supplied?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYFor houses which are to qualify for assistance under the Housing Act, 1923, the local authority must be satisfied that the materials used are of good quality such as are ordinarily specified by a local authority in a contract for working-class houses; and the local authority is required to certify by a duly authorised officer that the requirements as to materials and type of construction have been complied with and that the houses have been constructed in a proper and workmanlike manner.