HL Deb 03 May 1967 vol 282 c1068WA
VISCOUNT GAGE

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the grand total number of dwellings provided by housing associations and societies (a) on December 31, 1962, and (b) December 31, 1966, under the following categories:

  1. (1) Cost rent or co-ownership;
  2. (2) General family;
  3. (3) Special housing of old people.

THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (LORD KENNET)

The number of dwellings owned by societies registered with the Housing Corporation and by associations and societies affiliated to the National Federation of Housing Societies on the dates mentioned was as follows:

As at
31/12/62 31/12/66
(1) Cost rent or co-ownership Nil 3,296
(2) General family 70,101 75,902
(3) Special housing for old people 4,110 7,529

A small number of dwellings have also been provided by associations which are not registered with the Housing Corporation or affiliated to the National Federation of Housing Societies, but no precise figures are available.