§ Mr. Powellasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the number of separate dwellings, as at the time of requisition, held on requisition by each Metropolitan borough council; the number of families accommodated therein; and the estimated net annual cost to the Exchequer as at 31st December, 1951, and 30th June, 1952, respectively.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanThe following is the information desired, collated from returns furnished by the local authorities concerned.
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§ Mr. Powellasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the total number of separate dwellings, as at the time of requisition, held on requisition by local authorities in England and Wales; the number of families accommodated therein; and the estimated net annual cost to the Exchequer as at 31st December, 1951, and 30th June, 1952, respectively.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanFollowing is the information:
— At 31st Dec., 1951 At 30th June, 1952 Approximate number of dwellings held on requisition in England and Wales 84,000 82,000 Approximate number of families accommodated 126,000 123,000 Estimated cost to the Exchequer for the preceding 12 months £5,800,000 £5,550,000