HC Deb 23 March 1944 vol 398 cc1025-6
28. Dr. Little

asked the Minister of Health the number of dwelling-houses at present being erected and how many have been commenced and completed since the outbreak of war in England and Wales, respectively; and the number of these houses erected in cities, provincial towns and rural areas, respectively.

Mr. Willink

As the answer involves a number of statistics I will, with permission, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

(1) Number of houses being erected under the Housing Acts on 31st March, 1943:

England Wales
Boroughs and Urban Districts 8,358 188
Rural Districts 1,537 322
9,895 510

Information is not available regarding any houses being erected otherwise than under the Housing Acts.

(2) Number of houses completed between 1st August, 1939, and 31st March, 1943:

England Wales
Boroughs and Urban Districts 110,165 4,631
Rural Districts 32,431 2,648
142,596 7,279

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