HC Deb 12 December 1972 vol 848 c130W
Mr. McBride

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the numbers of private houses built for sale in Wales started in the years 1969, 1970, 1971 and for the period ended at 31st October 1972.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The numbers of permanent dwellings started in Wales in the private sector over the last four years are as follows:

1969 9,316
1970 8,612
1971 10,435
1972 (to 31st October) 11,465

Mr. McBride

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the numbers of council houses and flats started in Wales in the years 1969, 1970, 1971 and for the period ended at 31st October 1972.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The numbers of permanent dwellings—houses and flats—started in Wales by local authorities over the last four years are as follows:

1969 6,484
1970 4,849
1971 4,423
1972 (to 31st October) 2,401

Mr. McBride

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the numbers of council houses and flats built in Wales in the years 1969, 1970, 1971 and in the period ended at 31st October 1972.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The numbers of permanent dwellings—houses and flats—completed in Wales by local authorities over the last four years are as follows:

1969 7,819
1970 6,513
1971 5,453
1972 (to 31st October) 2,946

Mr. McBride

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the numbers of private houses, built for sale and completed in the years 1969, 1970, 1971 and for the period ended 31st October 1972.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The numbers of permanent dwellings completed in Wales in the private sector over the last four years are as follows:

1969 9,306
1970 8,648
1971 9,174
1972 (to 31st October)) 8,813