§ Mr. Hollisasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the forthcoming increase of 3d. per hour in building wages, an increase in the permitted cost of houses built by private builders will be permitted.
§ Mr. BevanNo. The settlement, of which the increase of 3d. per hour in building wages forms part, should, in the opinion of the National Joint Council for the Building Industry, secure increased production and lower costs.
§ Mr. Hollisasked the Minister of Health what is the highest cost of the permanent brick houses already built and sanctioned by him.
§ Mr. BevanVery little information is available as yet on the postwar cost of house-building by local authorities. It would be misleading and inconclusive to quote an individual figure.