HC Deb 25 January 1979 vol 961 cc226-7W
33. Mr. Arthur Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government with regard to the maintenance of ethnic records in relation to housing and employment.

Mr. Freeson

Our White Paper "Housing and Race Relations" stated that we believe that sensible and confidential record keeping should be encouraged in appropriate areas, in the context of the general need for local housing authorities to develop and maintain a close understanding of the total housing requirements of their districts. We are currently consulting the local authority associations and others about a draft circular of guidance

1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78
Palaces and homes for the Royal Family 32,895 27,394 55,456 53,053 43,725
Grace and favour residences 41,010 32,010 68,050 43,000 74,250