HC Deb 19 May 1982 vol 24 cc133-4W
25. Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many dwellings have been started in the public and private sectors so far in 1982; and what were the figures for the equivalent period in 1979.

Sir George Young

About 10,000 public and 28,000 private dwellings were started in England in the first quarter of 1982, compared with 13,000 and 19,000, respectively, in 1979.