HC Deb 05 July 1973 vol 859 c200W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many starts in the building of council houses were made in the 12 months to April 1973, and how many in each of the 10 preceding periods of 12 months.

Mr. Channon

Following are the figures:

LOCAL AUTHORITY DWELLINGS STARTED GREAT BRITAIN
12 month periods ending 30th April Thousands
1963 123.5
1964 169.7
1965 156.8
1966 159.5
1967 179.6
1968 182.7
1969 165.3
1970 139.9
1971 132.0
1972 111.0
1973 93.6