§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the level of owner-occupation in Britain and in each European Community country.
§ Mr. ChopeThe available information is as follows:
Percentage of owner-occupied housing Year Belgium 61 1981 Denmark 56 1987 France 51 1984 Germany 41 1985 Greece 72 1982 Ireland 76 1981 Italy 64 1986 Luxembourg 60 1982 Netherlands 44 1985 Portugal 56 1981 Spain 76 1980 Corresponding estimates for Great Britain are 58 per cent. for 1982 and 66 per cent. for 1989. Figures for the various countries are not all compiled on a comparable basis and should be interpreted with caution.