HC Deb 19 January 1972 vol 829 c188W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the number of dwelling houses in each housing authority area, showing separately the numbers that are owner-occupied, rented from public authorities, and rented unfurnished from private owners, respectively.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The latest available information is published in the County Reports containing the 1966 Sample Census figures. Information from the 1971 Census will become available in due course.

Mr. Lawson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate the proportion of dwelling-house owner-occupiers currently engaged in purchasing their dwelling and those who now own their dwelling outright.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

About 43 per cent. and 57 per cent. respectively.