HC Deb 28 January 1957 vol 563 cc128-9W
134. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress has been made in the provision by local authorities of one-bedroomed houses or flats; and if he will send a circular to all authorities drawing their attention to the desirability of stepping up this class of accommodation.

Mr. Brooke

In the third quarter of 1956 14.5 per cent. of the dwellings put into tender were of one bedroom. The average for the whole period since the end of the war is 7.9 per cent. There has therefore been a welcome increase in the number of smaller dwellings. I have in mind to send a further circular to local authorities about the housing needs of old people.