§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many houses in Wales are classified as unfit to live in.
§ Mr. Grist[holding answer 16 May 1988]: The results of the Welsh house condition survey show that in 1986 the number of dwellings in Wales classified as unfit was 79,700. In 1981 there were 90,000 unfit dwellings.
§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many houses in Wales lack(a) one or more basic amenity, (b) an inside toilet and (c) a fixed bath.
§ Mr. Grist[holding answer 16 May 1988]: The results of the Welsh house condition survey show that in 1986 there were 47,600 dwellings in Wales lacking one or more basic amenity, 20,800 dwellings in Wales lacking a WC inside the dwelling, and 16,300 dwellings in Wales lacking a fixed bath or shower inside the dwelling. These figures show a significant improvement on the situation in 1981 when 83,600 lacked one or more basic amenity, 55,000 lacked a WC inside the dwelling, and 44,300 lacked a fixed bath in a bathroom.