HC Deb 12 March 1931 vol 249 c1395W
Dr. SALTER

asked the Minister of Health the average cost of non-parlour and parlour houses in contracts let by, and in approved direct labour schemes of, local authorities in England and Wales during each of the years ended 31st December, 1927, 1928, 1929, and 1930?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The following statement shows the desired particulars:

Year. Non-parlour houses. Parlour houses.
£ £
1927 413 480
1928 362 429
1929 345 409
1930 340 404

Sir K. WOOD

asked the Minister of Health the average cost of non-parlour and parlour houses in contracts let by and in approved direct labour schemes of local authorities in England and Wales at the last convenient date?

Mr. GREENWOOD

For the month of January, 1931, the average figures were: for non-parlour houses £349, and for parlour houses £396.