§ 150. Mr. Heathcoat Amoryasked the Minister of Health whether he is doing all possible to expedite the production of the Cornish type of prefabricated house; and how many of this type he expects will be available to local authorities in Devon during 1948.
§ Mr. BevanYes. I understand that the producers hope to offer a considerably increased number next year. The allocation to any local authority during 1948 will depend upon the availability of labour and the progress made with existing contracts.
§ 151. Mr. Heathcoat Amoryasked the Minister of Health what numbers and types of prefabricated houses are likely to be available to local authorities during 1948 in addition to those already allotted.
§ Mr. BevanExcept for a limited number of types, principally those which consume large quantities of steel and for the396W B.I.S.F. and Airey rural houses which are all allocated, I hope that all existing systems of permanent non-traditional construction will be available. The numbers will depend primarily on the Orders that local authorities decide to place, within their approved programmes.