HC Deb 19 June 1951 vol 489 cc31-2W
76. Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning if he is aware that in Canada and the United States of America small houses built 100–200 years ago entirely of timber, are still in thoroughly sound condition; that such houses can be almost entirely constructed in parts in factories with less expert labour, at less cost and greater speed than is required for brick houses; and if he will consider granting permission for such to be built.

Mr. Dalton:

This would be an uneconomic use of timber since it would reduce the total number of houses which could be built with our available timber supplies.