§ Mr. MARDY JONESasked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, what is the total sum of money paid, or agreed to be paid, from the 1st of January, 1919, up to the 30th June, 1922, or to the most recent date ascertainable, to landowners in respect of land for houses erected by municipalities or through other State-aided schemes; what is the total acreage of such land; and what was its aggregate value computed for rate assessment purposes?
§ Major BOYD-CARPENTERThe total area of land acquired in connection with housing schemes is approximately 48,800 acres. The total cost is £9,272,000, being an average of £190 per acre. I am unable to state the aggregate rateable value of such land.