HC Deb 10 November 1971 vol 825 cc159-60W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many houses at the latest available date in Huddersfield do not have an inside toilet and/or bath, and what action he is taking to alleviate the situation.

Mr. Channon

The latest information is that provided by the 1966 Sample Census. This showed 9,700 households without an inside water closet and 10,800 without a fixed bath. Everything possible is done to publicise, nationally and locally, the generous grants available towards the costs of house improvement. As the hon. Member will know, Huddersfield County Borough Council, at the invitation of my right hon. Friend, held a local house improvement month campaign as recently as last June.