Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health whether he can state the average prices of non-parlour houses, excluding flats and houses specially erected for aged persons, for each of the years 1929 to 1936, inclusive, and also for the March and June quarters, 1937?
§ Mr. BernaysThe following statement contains the particulars desired by the hon. Member so far as they are available. The figures relate to direct labour schemes commenced and contracts let by local authorities in England and Wales, other than the London County Council.
Year ended 31st December and average cost* of non-parlour houses excluding flats and houses specially erected for aged persons. £ 1929 … … … … … 344 1930 … … … … … 339 1931 … … … … … 333 1932 … … … … … 304 1933 … … … … … 292 1934 … … … … … 291 1935 … … … … … 301 1936 … … … … … 313 Quarter ended 31st March, 1937 … 342 Quarter ended 30th June, 1937 Not available * Including the cost of paths, drains and fences, but excluding 111e cost of land, roads, sewers and architects' fees.