§ Mr. MUNROasked the Minister of Health how many applications he has received from local authorities for sanction to the erection by direct labour of housing schemes since 1st January, 1932; and how many such applications have been approved?
Sir H. YOUNG:I regret that figures in the form desired by my hon. Friend are not available. Since the date in question 46 local authorities in England and Wales have commenced house building operations by direct labour.
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