HC Deb 20 June 1973 vol 858 cc127-8W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment by what percentage starts in the building of council houses have changed between the year ended 1st June 1970 and the year ended 1st June 1973.

Mr. Channon

Figures for 1973 are available to the end of April. In the preceding period of 12 months council house starts in England and Wales were 32 per cent. fewer than in the 12 months to April 1970. Private sector starts and improvement grants approved were greater by 48 per cent. and 196 per cent. respectively.