Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Minister of Health how many houses have been completed during the year ending 31st March last under schemes sanctioned by the Ministry: and how many houses additionally under such schemes it is hoped will be completed during the six months ending 30th September next?
§ Sir A. MONDThe number of houses completed under State-aided schemes 1005W during the year ending 31st March last was 100,923. There remain 75,484 houses to be finished toy local authorities and public utility societies, a large number of which it is hoped will be completed during the next six months, in addition to which preliminary certificates have been issued for the erection of 12,295 houses by private builders which, to qualify for subsidy, must be completed by the end of June.