HC Deb 08 March 1963 vol 673 cc101-2W
Mr. Eden

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many flats, houses and bungalows have been built by the Bournemouth Borough Council in each of the last three years.

Mr. Corfield

In 1960 the council completed 110 dwellings (92 flats and 18 houses); in 1961, 133 dwellings (117 flats and 16 bungalows); and in 1962, 116 flats.

Mr. Eden

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what plans have been submitted by the Bournemouth Borough Council for speeding up the construction of new houses, bungalows and flats designed in particular to meet the needs of elderly people and young families.

Mr. Corfield

During the current year the council propose to put 200 dwellings into contract: this compares with 166 in 1962 and 116 in 1961. Fourteen of the first 135 dwellings will be designed to meet the needs of elderly people. The remaining 121 will be for rehousing families from prefabricated dwellings and unfit houses, and for the relief of overcrowding.

Mr. Eden

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the number of applicants waiting for council accommodation in the borough of Bournemouth.

Mr. Corfield

I am informed that at the beginning of this year the number of applicants on the council's waiting list was 1,028.