§ Mr. Molyneauxasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what level he permits as a maximum density of housing per acre; and what areas at present exceed that density.
§ Mr. David HowellNo maximum densities have been imposed, but the Ministry of Development encourages net densities of 12-20 houses per acre. A net density of about 30 houses per acre is, however, considered appropriate for some public authority housing schemes, particularly in large towns, where land is expensive and most people affected by redevelopment wish to be rehoused in their own neighbourhoods. It is not possible to state, without disproportionate effort, which areas exceed these densities.