§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what proposals he has for increasing further the number of housing starts and completions this year; and what is his estimate of the numbers involved.
§ Mr. CrossmanMeasures which the Government have taken and are taking to increase the local authority programme will result in substantial increases in starts and completions in the public sector this year. There are too many uncertainties about the private sector to make any forecast at present.