HC Deb 17 May 1944 vol 400 cc192-3W
Miss Ward

asked the Minister of Health whether he can make a statement on the priorities of allocation of the prefabricated temporary house.

Miss Horsbrugh

No statement can be made until after the prototype house has been approved and arrangements settled for production and distribution.

Colonel Rayner

asked the Minister of Health whether local authorities erecting prefabrication houses will be entitled to a subsidy in respect of each of them.

Mr. Willink

No statement can be made until after the prototype house has been approved and arrangements settled for production and distribution.

Sir W. Smithers

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works if he will arrange for a rain-water tank to be added to the fittings of the new houses; and what is the area, in superficial feet, of the roofs.

Mr. Hicks

The addition of rainwater butts is being considered with other detailed suggestions that have been made by hon. Members and others in connection with the prototype factory-made house. The superficial area of the main roof is 700 sq. ft. and that of the flat subsidiary roof over the porch and shed is 49 sq. ft.