§ Mr. PONSONBYasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will supply information showing what number of huts belonging to the Office of Works are now used as dwelling houses in Sheffield; when they were erected; the approximate number of inhabitants housed in them: and the rent charged for them?
§ Sir J. BAIRDThe Sheffield Estates comprise:
- 708 bungalows.
- 26 hostels.
- 34 colony buildings.
These buildings were erected in l916 and 1917. The approximate number of inhabitants housed is 3,500.
545 bungalows are let at 8s. 6d. per week inclusive.
163 bungalows are let at 7s. 11d. per week inclusive.
The rents of the hostels vary according to circumstances (from 5s. to 7s. 6d. per week).