HC Deb 25 February 1949 vol 461 c336W
Mr. Elwyn Jones

asked the Minister of Health how many permanent and temporary houses, respectively, were built during the three and a half years following the 1918 Armistice; and what are the figures for a similar period after the end of the war in 1945.

Mr. Bevan

As regards the first part of the Question, precise figures cannot be given, but I am including in the OFFICIAL REPORT the figures which are available; as to the second part, I would refer the hon. Member to the Housing Return, 31st December, 1948.

Period Local Authorities Private Enterprise
Subsidised Unsubsidised
1.1.19 to 31.3.20 576 Subsidised 139 30,000 (estimated)
Half-year ended 30.9.20 2,926 2,486
Year ended 30.9.21 47,651 20,294
1922 85,976 20,189