HC Deb 17 December 1996 vol 287 c539W
13. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on household growth. [7863]

Mr. Gummer

The latest projections for England show a rise in the number of households—by up to 4.4 million over a 25-year period up to 2016. I am determined to ensure that the maximum number of these are accommodated on land that has already been used—particularly in our city centres.