HC Deb 14 June 1972 vol 838 c304W
40. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of Stale for the Environment how many starts in local authority housing in the greater London area have taken place in 1971 and up to the present time in 1972; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eyre

The number of starts by local authorities in greater London was 21,678 in 1971 and 5,931 in the first quarter of 1972. I am very hopeful that the total number of starts in 1972 will show a substantial increase over 1971.