Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

500 houses have been built by the Urban District Council in question. Of this number 232 were completed ready for occupation by August, 192[...], and were, I understand, let to tenants. The remaining houses were completed early in November, but owing to certain defects could not be let for occupation. Arrangements were made to remedy the defects, and I understand that it is estimated that the whole of the houses will be occupied at an early date.