§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many houses were started in England and Wales in 1969, 1970 and 1971; and how many houses he expects to be started in England and Wales in 1972 and 1973.
§ Mr. ChannonThe figures for 1969, 1970 and 1971 are 303,700, 282,400, and 309,900, respectively. It has not been my right hon. Friend's practice to make forecasts of housing starts.
§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many houses were completed in England and Wales in 1969. 1970 and 1971; and how many houses he expects to be completed in England and Wales in 1972 and 1973.
§ Mr. ChannonThe figures for 1969, 1970 and 1971 are 324,200, 307,300 and 309,800, respectively. I am not prepared to make forecasts for 1972 and 1973.