§ 44. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many dwellings in England and Wales were tenanted and owner-occupied, respectively, at the latest convenient date; what were the comparable figures for 1950; and what steps he will take to increase the proportion of owner-occupied dwellings.
§ Mr. CrossmanIt is estimated that in March, 1965, about 7.4 million dwellings were owner-occupied in England and Wales and about 7.8 million were tenanted. No estimates are available for 1950, but in 1951 about 4 million were owner-occupied and 8½ million tenanted. My aim is to develop a national housing plan which will provide in a balanced way both for those who wish to own their own houses and for those who need to rent, especially people who can afford only moderate rents.