§ 52. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government by how much he expects to increase the number of houses to let in 1965 and 1966 compared with 1964.
§ Mr. CrossmanIn 1965 I expect public authorities in Great Britain to complete about 170,000 dwellings—virtually all to let—compared with 156,000 in 1964. Each year about 100,000 dwellings are demolished under slum clearance powers or for redevelopment, but not all of these are rented.
I cannot estimate reliably how far the number of privately rented house is likely to increase by new building or to decrease by sales for owner-occupation.
It is too early to offer a forecast for 1966.