HC Deb 27 June 1949 vol 466 c47W
13. Major Beamish

asked the Minister of Works what was the average cost of houses built by the mobile labour squad during the last six months of 1948 and the first three months of 1949; and what items are included in this cost.

Mr. Key

The average cost of houses completed in the two periods referred to was£1,979 and£2,099, respectively. These figures include site clearance and preparation work, foundations, superstructure and all work within the curtilage, electrical and gas services and equipment, transport charges of labour and material and cost of camp accommodation, but do not include roads and main sewers nor the departmental agency charge.