§ Commander Marsdenasked the Minister of Health whether he is able to indicate the nature of the responses received to his recent circular to local authorities inviting them to take steps to ensure the employment of British ships for the con-
Types of houses. Average cost* per house included in contracts let or in direct labour schemes by Local Authorities in The North Eastern Housing Association. Northumberland during twelve months ending 31st May, 1939. Durham during twelve months ending 31st May, 1939. Northumberland during twelve months ending 30th June, 1939. Durham during twelve months ending 30th June, 1939. £ £ £ £ A.1 … … 274 239 289 263 A. 2 … … 325 319 338 330 A. 3 … … 375 (all sizes) 359 (all sizes) 362 369 A.3 large … — — — 426 A.4 … … 453 (all sizes) 425 (all sizes) 430 486 *The average costs include the cost of paths, drains and fences but exclude the cost of land, roads, sewers and architect's fees.