§ Mr. A. M. SAMUELasked the Minister of Health whether the Government is still under an obligation to make payment in respect of subsidies for home construction; if so, what amounts still remain to be paid; and whether there still remain any undertakings by the Ministry to subsidise further building?
§ Sir A. MONDI presume that the hon. Member is referring to the provision for payment of subsidy to private builders under Section 1 of the Housing (Additional Powers) Act, 1919. Houses complying with certain prescribed conditions and completed by 23rd June, 1922, are eligible for subsidy, and there is no obligation or undertaking to subsidise further building. A certain number of certificates by local authorities of the proper completion of houses by 23rd June are outstanding, and it is estimated that sums amounting to £400,000 still remain to be paid.