HC Deb 30 October 1952 vol 505 cc248-9W
Mr. Powell

asked 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. Macmillan

The following is the information desired, collated from returns furnished by the local authorities concerned.

Mr. Powell

asked 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. Macmillan

Following 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

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