HC Deb 26 February 1957 vol 565 c146W
38. Mr. Janner

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give an assessment of the number of transfers, by way of sale, of houses in England and Wales, and Scotland, respectively, since 1939.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Complete figures since 1939 are not available. Total number of transactions involving the sale of interests in land (including houses) 1945–1956 was about 7 million for England and Wales, and 500,000 for Scotland. Separate figures for houses are not available.