HC Deb 14 January 1977 vol 923 c615W
Mr. Michael Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total number of owner-occupied private dwellings built during the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what was the equivalent figure for the previous 12 months.

Mr. Armstrong

151,700 private dwellings were completed in Great Britain between December 1975 and November 1976. The corresponding figure for the previous 12 months was 148,000. Almost all these dwellings were built for sale.

Mr. Michael Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total number of municipal dwellings completed during the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what was the equivalent figure for the previous 12 months.

Mr. Armstrong

147,200 dwellings were completed by local authorities and new towns in Great Britain during the 12 months ending on 30th November 1976; the corresponding figure for the previous 12 months was 143,500.