HC Deb 08 November 1971 vol 825 c59W
58. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many general improvement areas have been declared in the last 12 months nationally and in the North West; what are the numbers of houses involved respectively; and what are the numbers completed.

Mr. Channon

115 general improvement areas containing 35,617 houses were declared by local authorities in England during the 12 months ended 31st October, 1971. 23 of these, containing 5,966 houses, were in the North West region. The number of houses on which improvement work has been completed is not known.