[To THE EDITOR OF THE "BPEOTATOR..1 Sza, — The importance of cheaper
housing accommodation, particularly for those engaged in agriculture, is ably set forth in Mr. Buchanan's letter in your last issue. His proposal to build in wood is practicable and economically sound. In our colonies and many foreign countries such houses are found everywhere. If any one is doubtful as to the life of wooden buildings carefully erected, let him examine railway station buildings erected fifty or sixty years ago, where expansion of traffic has not rendered their removal necessary. This will prove their lasting quality, and the fact that nearly all tem- porary buildings are of wood proves that this is usually the most economical material to employ. Bye-laws enabling wood to be used for dwellings must needs be passed by numberless authorities who now exclude it, so I hope that the Departmental Committee appointed by the President of the Board of Agriculture will be extended so that the Local Government Board may be represented at the inquiry. I trust that Mr. John Burns and Mr. Runciman will feel strong enough to do this should it precedent be wanting.—I am, Sir, Saleontbe. LIONEL B. WELLS, M Inst.C.E.
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