§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many dwellings in England lack one or more of the basic amenities; and what percentage this is of the total housing stock in England.
§ Sir George YoungThe English house condition survey of 1981 showed that about 910,000 dwellings, or 5 per cent. of the total stock, lacked one or more of the basic amenities which are inside WC, fixed bath in a bathroom, wash basin, sink, and hot and cold water at those three points.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentages and actual numbers of houses in England were built (a) before 1955, (b) before 1945 and (c) before 1919.
§ Sir George YoungThe available information is as follows:
England stock of dwellings, December 1983 Date of construction Number (millions) Percentage of all pre-1919 5.2 28 1919–1944 4.0 22 1945–1970 6.2 34 post-1970 3.0 16