§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many contracts for new houses were given by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in each financial year since it was set up; and what was the total value of such contracts in each year and the number of houses involved.
§ Mr. ConcannonThis matter is the direct responsibility of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. However, I understand that total annual expenditure on new building and the number of houses completed each year are as follows:
Financial year Expenditure on New Building £ million Houses completed by Public Authorities 1972–73 … 24.0 6,408 1973–74 … 26.0 5,748 1974–75 … 30.4 5,066 1975–76 … 57.7 5,053