HC Deb 20 July 1954 vol 530 c86W
Mr. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the present population of each of the new towns; and their estimated target populations for 1965.

Mr. H. Macmillan

The following table shows the estimated population of each new town at 31st March, 1954, and the target population. It is expected that the latter figures will in most cases have been reached by or before 1965.

New Town Estimated population at 31st March, 1954 Ultimate Population
Aycliffe 4,750 10,000
Basildon 28,500 80,000
Bracknell 6,500 25,000
Corby 20,500 40,000
Crawley 19,150 50,000
Cwmbran 15,500 35,000
Harlow 17,000 80,000
Hatfield 11,800 25,000
Hemel Hempstead 32,200 60,000
Peterlee 4,700 30,000
Stevenage 13,700 60,000
Welwyn Garden City 21,700 36,500

Mr. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the total annual amount now being paid in salaries to the members of the staff of each new town.

Mr. H. Macmillan

The Reports of the Development Corporations for the year ended 31st March last, which will shortly be available, will contain information on this matter.