HC Deb 20 January 1987 vol 108 cc470-1W
Mr. John Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many existing homes and homes under construction within the area of the London docklands are (a) in or intended for owner-occupation, (b) held by local authorities for letting, (c) held by housing associations for letting, (d) held privately for letting and (e) held for shared ownership schemes.

Mr. John Patten

The information requested is given in the table:

Number of existing homes and homes under construction as at 31 March 1986
Description Number
Owner-occupation 8,578
Local authority lettings 12,840
Housing association lettings 1,527
Private letting 1978
Shared ownership 321
TOTAL 24,244
11981 census figure.

Mr. John Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current estimated population of the London docklands.

Mr. John Patten

The estimated population of the London docklands urban development area at 31 March 1986 was about 42,800.