HC Deb 05 May 1953 vol 515 c14W
Mr. Powell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the number of unfit houses in England and Wales demolished, or otherwise dealt with, during the 12 months beginning 1st April, 1951; and the number of persons displaced as a result.

Mr. H. Macmillan

The figures are:

1st April, 1951, to 31st March, 1952
Action Taken Number of dewellings Number of Persons displaced
Demolished 10,482 34,464
Closed for human habitation 1,738 6,995
Parts of buildings closed for human habitation 1,116

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