§ 97. Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Health on what basis are the limits of expenditure by local authorities fixed on a monthly rate for maintenance work on council houses; whether he is satisfied that for a group of 30 parishes the sum of £1,500 is adequate; and whether, in view of the representations he has received from the Rural Councils Association, he will have a survey made of such dwellings as are in need of urgent repair, so that the capital invested may be properly safeguarded.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsThere are no limits imposed on the maintenance expenditure on council houses. The figure of £1,500 no doubt relates to the monthly allowance for licences for private work and is regulated by the best estimate that can be made of the labour and materials likely to be available for the purpose. It216W is of course no use issuing licences which the local resources do not permit to be honoured.