§ 84. Mr. H. Nichollsasked the Minister of Works how many applications he has received for purchase of temporary prefabricated houses; how many applicants have asked since 28th February for tender forms; how many of such applicants actually submitted tenders; how many such tenders have been accepted; and how many of such tenders were higher than bids from contractors.
§ Sir D. Eccles3,110 inquiries about the purchase of temporary houses have been received since 28th February and all inquirers have been informed of the arrangements for tendering. So far, six offers have been received from these inquirers, of which one higher than the bids received from contractors has been accepted.