HC Deb 18 November 1969 vol 791 cc231-2W
57. Mr. Atkinson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the number of houses put into tender by the Greater London Council each year from 1965 to 1968.

Mr. Freeson

6,049 in 1965, 7,306 in 1966, 7,874 in 1967, 5,504 in 1968.

58. Mr. Atkinson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will make a statement about the future

gage scheme so as to provide more help for the low-income home buyer.

housing programme of the Greater London Council.

Mr. Greenwood

Between 1965 and 1967 the Greater London Council exceeded its original programme of tenders for 20,250 dwellings by 979. In 1968 it fell short of its 8,100 programme by 2,596 dwellings. In 1969 it will fall short of its 9,000 programme by at least 2,000 and possibly by over 4,000 dwellings. I have therefore invited the Greater London Council to discuss with me how the shortfall can be made good and a bigger programme achieved in future.