HC Deb 18 February 1932 vol 261 cc1843-4W
Mr. JOHN

asked the Minister of Health if he will furnish a statement for England and Wales, bringing up to date the statement sent to the hon. Member for Pontypool (Mr. T. Griffiths) on 12th February, 1931, regarding the number of houses built, etc.?

Sir H. YOUNG

I will send to the hon. Member a statement of the detailed information which he desires, so far as it is available.

Mr. LOGAN

asked the Minister of Health what is the average size of the houses approved by him under the Housing Acts during the past three months?

Sir H. YOUNG

Excluding flats and small houses for aged persons, the average size of houses included in contracts during this period was 756 square feet.

Mr. PRICE

asked the Minister of Health the number of State-aided houses completed in England during each of the past 12 months?

Sir H. YOUNG

The following statement shows the number of State-aided houses completed in England and Wales during each of the 13 months ended 31st January last.

MONTH and NUMBER of State-aided houses completed during the month.
January, 1931 4,143
February, 1931 4,163
March, 1931 5,049
April, 1931 4,905
May, 1931 5,482
June, 1931 6,118
July, 1931 5,765
August, 1931 5,256
September, 1931 5,662
October, 1931 6,477
November, 1931 5,951
December, 1932 5,757
January, 1932 6,218