HC Deb 27 July 1982 vol 28 c511W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of new houses started in each month of 1982 in the public and private sectors, respectively.

Sir George Young

Following is the available information:

Dwellings Started—England
Thousand
1982 Public sector Private sector
January 2.8 6.8
February 3.7 9.7
March* 3.8 11.5
April* 4.0 11.3
May* 4.3 11.9
* Provisional.

Note:Figures not seasonally adjusted.