HC Deb 03 March 1980 vol 980 c93W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will

SPECIALLY DESIGNED AND MOBILITY HOUSING FOR THE CHRONICALLY SICK AND DISABLED: LOCAL AUTHORITIES, NEW TOWNS AND HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS: ENGLAND
Dwellings
Specially designed (wheelchair) housing* Mobility housing
Started Completed Started Completed
1978—First quarter 264 146 2,150 745
Second quarter 118 153 1,893 665
Third quarter 464 298 3,323 1,333
Fourth quarter 283 143 2,005 926
1979—First quarter 141 122 1,732 1,023
Second quarter 114 199 1,697 1,898
Third quarter 163 234 1,318 1,843
* Dwellings designed for people who are totally dependent on wheelchairs and for people who, although they may not use wheelchairs at all times, use them inside the house and need kitchens which have been specially designed.
† Dwellings built to mandatory standards, but incorporating some features which make them suitable for disabled people who can walk, or although they use a wheelchair, are not confined to one.