HC Deb 05 December 1946 vol 431 cc142-3W
Sir W. Darling

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the average cost of a bath compared with an overhead shower with foot-tub; and if any substantial lowering of housing costs can be achieved by the adoption of showers, using less water, heating, plumbing and floor-space.

Mr. Buchanan

The average cost, exclusive of connections, of baths at present being installed in local authority houses is about £10. As there are many varieties of shower baths with foot tubs, it is difficut to obtain precise figures, but I am advised that the average cost may well be more rather than less than £10. Apart from this, I cannot suppose that the hon. Member's suggestion would be generally acceptable so far as local authority houses are concerned.

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