HC Deb 09 March 1925 vol 181 cc952-3W
Sir A. KNOX

asked the Minister of Health the number of houses completed, in building, and sanctioned by rural district councils under the Housing Act of 1923 and under the Housing Act of 1924?

Mr. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN

The following table gives the information desired:

— No. of Houses in Rural Districts.
Authorised. Completed.* Under construction.
1. Housing, Etc., Act, 1923:
(a) Local Authorities Schemes 5,208 1,552 1,524
(b) Private Enterprise Schemes 42,141 14,117 9,879
2. Housing (Financial Provisions) Act,1924
(a) Local Authorities Schemes 3,440 149 638
(b) Private Enterprise Schemes 418 — 4
Total 51,207 15,818 12,045
*According to returns furnished by local authorities showing the position on 1st February, 1925.

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