§ Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many households there were in(a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales and (d) Northern Ireland in each of the last 10 years. [122846]
§ Keith HillThe information requested is as follows:
Thousand Number of households England Wales Scotland Ireland 1991 19,213 1,128 2,052 n/a 1992 19,392 1,136 2,067 n/a 1993 19,592 1,146 2,085 n/a 1994 19,818 1,156 2,102 n/a 1995 20,032 1,164 2,119 n/a 1996 20,186 1,170 2,136 n/a 1997 20,364 1,178 2,153 n/a 1998 20,540 1,186 2,170 n/a 1999 20,743 1,190 2,186 n/a 2000 20,972 1,200 2,203 n/a 20011 20,451 1,209 2,192 n/a 1 Figures are the most recent best estimates from the 2001 Census. Figures up to 2000 are derived from earlier mid-year population estimates, hence the apparent falls in household numbers between 2000 and 2001.