§ 13. Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of houses built in Scotland from the end of 1964 to the nearest date; and what were the numbers built in 1962 and 1963, respectively.
§ Mr. RossBy the end of January over 126,000 houses had been completed under the present Government, an average of some 37,800 a year. The comparable figure for 1962 was 26,761 and for 1963 28,217.
§ 35. Mr. John Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what number of houses were approved by his Department since 1964; and what were the totals for 1962 and 1963, respectively.
§ Mr. RossThe present Government have approved over 114,000 houses for building in Scotland by the local authorities, the new town corporations and the Scottish Special Housing Association, an average of over 34,000 a year. The comparable figure for 1962 was 27,255 and for 1963, 30,041.
§ 51. Miss Herbisonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present level of house building in Scotland; and how far is that level on target in the building of 50,000 houses per annum.
§ Mr. RossThe public sector is making steady progress towards its target: in 1967 it completed 33,960 houses and at 31st December had 43,706 under construction and 20,564 approved but not started. The private sector has not achieved the growth we hoped for: in76W 1967 it completed 7,498 houses and at 31st December had 9,380 under construction.