§ 65. Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many old people's houses and flats were built in Welwyn Garden City and in Hatfield new towns in each year since the setting up of the Development Corporation; and how many such houses and flats are under construction at the latest available date.
§ Mr. H. BrookeFollowing is the Answer:
NUMBER OF DWELLINGS INTENDED FOR OLD PEOPLE BUILT IN WELWYN GARDEN CITY AND IN HATFIELD NEW TOWNS IN EACH YEAR SINCE THE SETTING UP OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AND NUMBER UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT 31ST MARCH, 1960
1. Dwellings completed up to 31st March, 1960 — Welwyn Garden City Hatfield 1954 … 8 bungalows — 1955 … 12 bungalows — 6 flats 1956 … 2 bungalows — 4 flats 1957 None — 1958 … 15 bungalows 9 bungalows 3 flats 1959 … 37 bungalows 16 bungalows 1960 … 28 bungalows 4 bungalows
2. Dwellings under construction at 31st March, 1960 Welwyn Garden City Hatfield 92 bungalows 18 bungalows 9 flats 24 flats In addition the Corporation has built and is building other small dwellings which could be made available to old people in the future.
§ 66. Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs the waiting list for old people's houses and flats in Welwyn Garden City and in Hatfield new towns, respectively.
§ Mr. H. BrookeThe waiting list for old people's dwellings in Welwyn Garden City is 293, and in Hatfield, 128.