§ Mr. Hollingworthasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what proportion of the total freehold area of the City of Birmingham is owned by the local authority.
§ Mr. CorfieldThis information is not available in the Department.
§ Mr. Hollingworthasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many units of accommodation are situated within the boundaries of the City of Birmingham; and what proportion of these are owned by the local authority.
§ Mr. CorfieldI estimate that there are about 327,000 separate dwellings in Birmingham of which some 130,000, or about 40 per cent. are owned by the Corporation. I am not in a position to give precise figures.