HC Deb 28 February 1966 vol 725 c200W
Mr. Dean

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will give the total number of council houses in Great Britain, showing the proportion that were built less than five years ago, between five and 10 years ago, between 10 and 15 years ago, between 15 and 20 years ago, and more than 20 years ago.

Mr. MacColl

The information is as follows:—

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND NEW TOWN CORPORATION DWELLINGS GREAT BRITAIN
Millions Per cent. of total stock
Built between 1st January, 1961 and 31st December, 1965 .66 13.5
Built between 1st January, 1956 and 31st December, 1960 .72 14.7
Built between 1st January, 1951 and 31st December, 1955 1.02 20.8
Built between 1st January, 1946 and 31st December, 1950 .64 13.1
Built before 1st January, 1946 (estimated) 1.86 37.9
Total stock of dwellings (estimated) 4.90 100