asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state in respect of the last day of each month from February, 1953, to September, 1953, inclusive, in respect of houses being erected by local authorities (1) the number of houses (a) in progress; (b) for which tendershave been accepted or invited; (c) for which site development was in progress; (d) for which sites had been acquired but no development work commenced, and (2) (a) the number of skilled men employed, and (b) the total number of men employed.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Local Authority Housing.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated in the Official Report. The statement is as follows:—
|
(1) Number of houses |
(2) Number of |
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|
At end of month of |
In progress |
For which tenders had been accepted or invited |
For which site development was in progress |
For which sites had been acquired but no development work commenced |
Skilled men employed |
Total number of men employed |
|
1953 |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(a) |
(b) |
|
February |
6,594 |
4,250 |
915 |
9,746 |
3,914 |
7,776 |
|
March |
6,005 |
4,517 |
1,663 |
8,127 |
3,637 |
7,305 |
|
April |
6,328 |
3,857 |
1,643 |
8,900 |
3,651 |
7,171 |
|
May |
6,950 |
2,982 |
1,351 |
9,245 |
3,438 |
6,953 |
|
June |
7,230 |
2,701 |
1,572 |
8,846 |
3,499 |
7,255 |
|
July |
6,954 |
2,684 |
1,438 |
8,765 |
3,564 |
7,416 |
|
August |
6,925 |
2,894 |
1,140 |
8,794 |
5,509 |
7,362 |
(The figures for September last are not yet available).