§ 42. Mr. Steeleasked the Minister of Health whether in view of the fact that his Department are providing two W.C.s in the B.I.S. steel house, it is proposed that similar services will be provided in all permanent houses; what will be the additional cost and the position with regard to cisterns, etc.
§ Mr. KeyLocal authorities were instructed to provide two water closets in all three bedroom and larger houses by Circular 200 of 1945, of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy. The plan of the B.I.S.F. house, therefore, accords with general policy. The approximate cost is £11 if the separate closet is provided inside the main building, £17 if it is provided in an out building. The supply position of cisterns is difficult at the moment, but steps are being taken to improve it. Meanwhile, my right hon. Friend is considering how to allocate supply; if necessary, equipment of the second closet in each house could be deferred until the position has improved.