HC Deb 27 November 1952 vol 508 cc95-6W
Dr. Stross

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many houses in England and Wales between 1945 and 1951 have been demolished or closed as being unfit for habitation; how many have been diverted to other uses; and what is the total number of new houses built during this period.

Mr. H. Macmillan

During the period referred to 33,656 unfit houses were demolished and 5,377 were closed; 769,318 permanent and 124,970 temporary houses were erected. The number of houses diverted to other uses is not known.