HC Deb 24 July 1951 vol 491 cc40-1W
105. Mr. Bevins

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning whether the statements of house construction costs issued by him under the Local Government Act, 1948, relate to 1938 or to present-day values; and on what evidence he based his conclusion that building costs in Liverpool were 10 per cent. higher than in Birmingham.

Mr. Lindgren

The statements relate to 1938 costs. The figures for Liverpool and Birmingham were fixed by reference to actual costs incurred by the two authorities.

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