§ Sir G. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the rate of housing starts in the East Midlands generally and in Northamptonshire in particular in the 12 months ending 31st October 1970, 31st October 1971, 31st October 1972 and for the latest year available.
§ Mr. EyreFollowing are the available figures which are for years ended 30th September :
DWELLINGS STARTED Year ended 30th September : Northampton shire (including Northampton CB) East Midlands Region 1970 4,868 19,734 1971 5,081 24,286 1972 6,139 28,338 1973 5,819 27,793