§ Sir R. NEWMANasked the Minister of Labour whether local authorities in Scotland are to receive until 1924 a housing subsidy for new houses they build; and, if so, whether the same benefit will be extended to local authorities in England and Wales?
§ Sir A. MONDI have been asked to reply to this question. I understand that the period within which houses must be completed to qualify for Government-financial assistance in Scotland has been extended to 1924. I have on several occasions given quite definite assurances that, where work has been undertaken by local authorities in England and Wales with the approval of my Department, and for reasons outside the control of the authority, the work cannot be completed by July next, the time for completion will be extended as may be necessary.