§ Mr. F. GOULDasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that some delay in the building of working-class houses, under the 1923 Act, has resulted in consequence of the average rent being fixed at 9s.; and whether it is anticipated that more favourable terms may be offered under new legislation to local authorities, private builders, and owner-occupiers?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI am unable to make any statement on the point raised by my hon. Friend in anticipation of the submission to this House of the Government's proposals in respect of housing.