§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works how many licences have been granted to private persons to carry out repairs to war-damaged homes or shops at a cost of over £100?
§ Mr. HicksBetween the 1st January, 1942, when war damage repairs became subject to the licensing regulations, and the 9th September, 1943, 16,939 licences have been granted to private persons and companies to carry out repairs to war damaged homes and shops at a cost of over £100. Of the total of 16,939 licences, 15,291 were granted for houses and 1,648 for shops.