HC Deb 25 April 1984 vol 58 cc492-3W
Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales why he does not collect information on waiting lists for local authority rented accommodation in Wales; if he will now do so; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Waiting lists are not compiled by local authorities on any uniform basis and therefore do not provide an accurate indication of housing need. Consequently there would be no merit in collecting the information centrally.