§ 18. Mr. A. Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how council houses built in 1962 compared in size and floor space with those built in 1951.
§ Mr. CorfieldThe average superficial area of a 2-storey, 2-bedroom home in 1951 was 858 sq. ft. and in 1962, 781 sq. ft. The average superficial area of a 2-storey, 3-bedroom house in 1951 was 1,031 sq. ft. and in 1962, 907 sq. ft. Figures relating to other types of dwelling approved in 1951 are not available.