Abstract: A hand rail support 1, having a substantially cylindrical shaped containment portion 2, a face plate 3, and a flange 4. The face plate 3 and the flange 4 facilitate securing the hand rail support 1 to a building construction. The containment portion 2 can receive a baluster of a hand rail together with a settable substance, for example a suitable grout, so that the baluster is securely held in the containment portion.