HC Deb 05 February 1968 vol 758 c1W
9. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works, by how much he estimates the cost of timber for building will rise in 1968–69; how much of this will be due to the increased cost of timber imports; and what this will add to the cost of the average house or housing unit.

Mr. Mellish

I cannot yet estimate the rise in timber costs in 1968–69. The increased cost of timber imports directly cue to devaluation will add not more than £30 to the cost of building the average house. The increase will be much less for flats.