§ 70. Mr. Urwinasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is satisfied with the numerical assessment of increasing housing requirements in the northern region as set out in the regional economic development plan; what proposals he has for achieving these targets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellishThe Northern Economic Planning Council makes it clear that its report is a preliminary study only, put forward for public discussion, and not a regional plan. The council's views are being borne in mind during the present revision and rolling forward of the long-term local authority housing programmes in the region.
§ 71. Mr. Urwinasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many houses he estimates will be completed in the northern region in 1966.
§ Mr. Mellish15,795 houses were completed in the first ten months of this year. If this rate continues the total for the year should be about 19,000.