§ 70. Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the total number of the present staff of the Land Commission at its Bristol headquarters; how this compares with the same date in 1969; and what plans he has for further recruitment or changes in establishment.
§ Mr. Denis Howell75 staff are at present employed at the Land Commission Bristol headquarters compared with 100 at this time last year. The review of staffing in relation to work loads is continuing.
§ 71. Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the average price per square yard of land purchased by the Land Commission in urban areas; and how much of this was purchased for 5s. a square yard or less.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThis information is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
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§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many new homes have been begun as a result of lands acquired by the Land Commission being used for housing.
§ Mr. Denis Howell121 new homes have been begun by private builders, and 216 by local authorities, on sites which have been acquired and resold by the Land Commission.
§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is his estimate of the amount of levy collected by the Land Commission from widows whose home has been sold for a notional profit following the death of their husband.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThis information is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate expense.