HC Deb 08 February 1965 vol 706 c46W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what proportion of the total dwellings in England and Wales is in the area of the Yorkshire and Humberside Planning Region; and what proportion of the officially declared unfit dwellings is in the same region.

Mr. MacColl

At the April, 1961, Census, 10.6 per cent. of the total dwellings in England and Wales were in the Yorkshire and Humberside Planning Region. According to estimates made in 1955, 15.5 per cent. of the unfit houses were in this Region. My right honourable Friend is about to ask all local authorities to bring their 1955 estimates up to date.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will investigate the need to set up a new town within the area of the Yorkshire and Humberside Planning Region.

Mr. MacColl

This will be considered in the course of the regional study.

Mr. Harold Walker

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will investigate the need to expand one or more of the towns in the South Yorkshire-Humberside area.

Mr. MacColl

This will be considered in the course of the regional study.

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