HC Deb 07 December 1977 vol 940 c753W
Mr. Stainton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration has been given to the progressive enrichment of natural waters with nitrogen and phosphorous; what information he has on phosphorous, especially in synthetic detergent formulations, as a nutrient frequently increasing the frequency and

HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN SUB-STANDARD DWELLINGS: ENGLAND AND WALES
Thousands
1976 1981
Households living in unfit dwellings 710 350
Households living in dwellings that are fit, but lacking one or more of the basic amenities 940 400
The 1981 figures are projections.

Overall average household size is projected to decline from 2.75 persons in 1976 to 2.66 in 1981. The 1971 census indicated that the average number of persons in households lacking one or more of the basic amenities was about 0.5 persons less than the overall average.