§ Mr. Clemitsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion, according to the latest available estimates, of dwellings lacking each of the basic amenities are in the private rented sector.
§ Mr. ArmstrongFollowing is the available information:
DWELLINGS LACKING BASIC AMENITIES: PROPORTION IN PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR. ENGLAND AND WALES, 1971 Amenities lacked Privately rented as percentage of all tenures WC inside dwelling 44 Fixed bath in a bathroom 52 Wash basin 45 Sink 36 Hot and cold water at 3 points 44 One or more of the above amenities 48 All dwellings with or without amenities 16 Privately rented sector accommodation includes accommodation provided with a job, accommodation rented with a farm or business and accommodation rented from a housing association.
Up-to-date information on this and other matters will be provided by the house conditions surveys now taking place in England and in Wales.