HC Deb 17 October 1968 vol 770 c559
13. Mr. Gibson-Watt

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many houses he estimates will be built in Wales in 1968.

Mr. Ifor Davies

My right hon. Friend expects that between 19,000 and 20,000 will be completed during the year.

Mr. Gibson-Watt

What reasons can the hon. Gentleman give for the fall in public authority building in Wales?

Mr. Davies

The fall is only slight at the moment, and it is, possibly, due to the economic difficulties and to certain restrictions. Despite this, I can very safely predict that the total completions again this year will be far higher than in any year under a Tory Government.