§ 13. Mr. Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT, up to the latest convenient date, the number of houses erected for private purchase in the area of each of the Welsh housing authorities since November, 1964 and the number erected in each area during the last year.
§ Mr. Ifor DaviesThe figures for 168 Welsh housing authorities are too long for the OFFICIAL REPORT and my right hon. Friend, will, if the hon. Member agrees, write to him.
§ Mr. GowerCan the Minister say whether these figures show a substantial increase during the period and, if so, can he indicate what percentage increase there has been?
§ Mr. Ifor DaviesYes. Private building has been at a very good rate indeed, and the percentage was nearly 50 per cent. for last year. Since November, 1964, they have been building at twice the annual average rate than in previous years. An additional incentive to owner-occupation is given by the introduction of the Government's scheme.