HC Deb 09 December 1983 vol 50 c266W
Mr. Raffan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will estimate how many more dwellings than households there are currently in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The latest available estimate, based on the 1981 census, indicates a figure of approximately 62,000.

Mr. Raffan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many dwellings in Wales were owner-occupied in March 1974, June 1979 and at the latest available date.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The number of owner-occupied dwellings in Wales, shown at the dates requested, is estimated to be:

Number of owner-occupied dwellings
March 1974 573,000
June 1979 626,000
September 1983 710,000