§ 35. Mr. Marquandasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the number of houses in tenders submitted to him by local authorities and approved by him in the first six months of this year; and what are the comparable figures for the first six months of 1964, 1965 and 1966.
§ Mr. MellishThe number of dwellings in tenders approved by my right hon. Friend for local authorities, including 83W New Towns, in England in the first six months of this year was 72,276. Comparable figures for the first six months of 1964, 1965 and 1966 are 72,627, 74,969 and 65,565 respectively. The pattern of approvals within calendar years varies and there has been a rise in the total approvals for each calendar year since 1964.
37. Mr. Alan Lee Williamsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many houses were completed by local authorities in England in the first six months of this year; and what are the comparable figures for the first six months of 1964, 1965 and 1966.
§ Mr. MellishIn the first six months of this year 71,412 dwellings were completed for local authorities (including New Towns) in England. The comparable figures for 1964, 1965 and 1966 are 51,992, 57,782 and 61,732 respectively.