§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his latest estimate, expressed in absolute terms and as the number per 1,000 households, of the number of families on the waiting lists for local authority houses in each of the regions of England.
§ Mr. ArmstrongIt is not possible to assemble the information required without disproportionate cost. Waiting lists for local authority houses do not provide a reliable guide to comprehensive housing needs and a central record is not maintained by my Department.