HOUSING STATISTICS, 1930 TO 1936.

HC Deb 05 February 1937 vol 319 cc1935-6W

Mr. Henderson Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of houses built in Scotland by private enterprise and local authorities, respectively; and what was the approximate cost to the State, during the years 1930 to 1936, inclusive?

Mr. Elliot

The numbers of working-class houses built in Scotland by pri-

Dr. Burgin

The following statement shows the total value of the exports of merchandise from the United Kingdom consigned to (a) British countries and (b) Foreign countries during each of the years 1929 to 1936.

vate enterprise and local authorities respectively during the years 1930 to 1936 inclusive were as follow:

	With State Assistance.	Without State Assistance.	Total.
By Private Enterprise.	18,624	28,556	47,180
By Local Authorities.	90,194	3,524	93,718
	108,818	32,080	140,898

The total amount of subsidy paid during the period referred to in respect of the 108,818 houses built with State assistance was approximately £3,226,000.