HC Deb 16 June 1971 vol 819 cc97-8W
66 and 67. Dr. Dickson Mabon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what was the number of houses under construction in Scotland on 30th June, 1970, and at the latest convenient date this year;

(2) what was the total number of approvals of houses to be constructed in the public sector in Scotland, but not started, on 30th June, 1970, and also at the latest convenient date this year.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

At 30th June, 1970, there were 49,445 houses under construction and 19,514 public sector houses approved awaiting start. At 30th April, 1971, the figures were 43,270 and 15,772 respectively.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what was the total number of starts of new houses in Scotland in 1971 to the latest convenient date;

(2) what was the total number of approvals given by his Department for the construction of new houses in Scotland in 1971 to the latest convenient date;

(3) what was the total number of new houses built in the public and private sectors in Scotland in 1971 to the latest convenient date.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

In 1971, to 30th April, about 9,300 houses were started and 12,300 houses completed by all agencies, and 6,400 public sector houses were approved.