HC Deb 15 December 1978 vol 960 c534W
Mr. Peter Walker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many dwelling units there are in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, respectively, belonging to new towns, county councils, housing associations and Government Departments.

Mr. Freeson:

Following are the available estimates:

STOCK OF DWELLINGS: PUBLIC SECTOR (EXCLUDING LOCAL AUTHORITIES) ENGLAND AND WALES AND SCOTLAND SEPTEMBER 1978
Thousands
England and Wales 650†
Scotland 1401‡
†New towns, housing associations, county councils, government departments, etc.
‡New towns and the Scottish Special Housing Association.