HC Deb 03 February 1998 vol 305 c624W
16. Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what percentage of housing in England he assesses to be in need of(a) major repair and (b) renovation. [24903]

Ms Armstrong

Around 7.5 per cent of dwellings are unfit for habitation and might be considered to be in need of renovation. About 3 per cent. of dwellings are unfit owing to disrepair and might therefore be considered to be in need of major repair.