HC Deb 14 November 1969 vol 791 cc163-4W
42. Mr. Hall-Davis

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what comparative studies his Department has made of the maintenance costs of roofs with roofing tiles and slated.

Mr. John Silkin

None—although studies of the maintenance costs of various elements of building are being undertaken currently.

Mr. Hall-Davis

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what studies his Department has made of the comparative costs in house building of roofing with tiles and roofing with slate.

Mr. John Silkin

No special studies; however, my Ministry is fully conversant with the cost of alternative materials used on housing projects for which it is responsible.