HC Deb 30 April 1925 vol 183 c346W
Mr. GROVES

asked the Minister of Health what is the percentage increase in the price of materials used in the erection of houses under the housing schemes over the prices of the same materials in March, 1914?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The increase in the market price of all materials required for the construction of a workman's cottage since March, 1914, is about 85 per cent.