HC Deb 21 July 1975 vol 896 c83W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many elderly persons in Wales (a) in total, (b) aged 65 to 69 years, (c) 70 to 79 years and (d) 80 years or over live in accommodation built before 1919; and what proportion this represents of the total number of elderly persons in each age group;

(2) how many elderly persons in Wales (a) in total, (b) aged 65 to 69 years, (c) 70 to 79 years and (d) 80 years or over live in accommodation (i) without a fixed bath, (ii) without an inside toilet and (iii) without central heating; and what proportion they represent of the total number of elderly persons in each age group.

One person households All households Percentages
Lacking exclusive or shared use of an internal flush toilet 42,545 169,215 25.1
Lacking a fixed bath or shower 35,180 116,685 30.1