HC Deb 20 February 1951 vol 484 cc176-7W
98. Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Works if he will indicate the total value of private building work authorised by his Department in 1949 and 1950 in England and Wales.

Mr. Stokes

The total value of private building work licensed by the Ministry of Works in 1949 and 1950 in England and Wales amounted to £264 million and £248 million respectively.

105. Mr. Manuel

asked the Minister of Works the total value of private building work authorised in Scotland during 1950 by the Scottish Departments, by the Scottish local authorities and by United Kingdom Departments operating in Scotland.

Mr. Stokes

Of the total value of private building work licensed in Scotland during 1950, £1.4 million was for work sponsored by the four Scottish Departments, £4.5 million for private enterprise houses and repairs to existing houses licensed by local authorities, and £17.3 million for work sponsored by other Departments. The last figure includes about £5 million for small works and maintenance.