§ Mr. McManusasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many applications have been made for emergency housing in the Belfast area from 1st June 1972 to 31st May 1973; and what percentage of those applications have been successful
§ Mr. David Howell2,738 applications for entry on the emergency housing list were made in the Belfast area during the period referred to; 1,753 of the applicants qualified for inclusion; 1,304 of them have now been rehoused.
§ Mr. McManusasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the average time in which emergency applicants in Belfast have been housed.
§ Mr. David HowellApplicants who have been rehoused from the emergency housing list have, on average, been on the list for four months.
§ Mr. McManusasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people from the predominantly Catholic areas of West Belfast have been rehoused, off the general list under normal housing application according to a points system, in the last 12 months.
§ Mr. David HowellIt is estimated that over 300 applicants from Catholic areas in West Belfast have been rehoused from the general waiting list on points allocation in the last 12 months.
§ Mr. McManusasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish the full report of the Community Relations Committee on intimidation and movement of people from houses in Belfast.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThis report was commissioned by the Community Relations Commission, and the question of publication is a matter for it to decide.
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§ Mr. McManusasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will have the full report of the Community Relations Committee on intimidation and movement of people from houses in Belfast made available to Members of Parliament.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe report will be made available if it is published. The question of publication is a matter for the Community Relations Commission to decide.