HC Deb 17 June 1992 vol 209 cc545-7W
Mr. Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the number of individuals registered under the homeless persons legislation as being homeless in Wales for each year since 1979 inclusive with the percentage increase/decrease on the previous years, and if he will provide a breakdown by local authority.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

Numbers of persons in households accepted as homeless by local authorities under part III of the Housing Act 1985 are given in the table:

For the public stock, I have increased subsidy allowances by an average of 7.5 per cent. per dwelling this year with biggest increases going to authorities with stock in poorest condition. Authorities estimate spending on management and maintenance within their housing revenue accounts at over £190 million this year. In addition to the estimated £91 million available to authorities for capital expenditure from credit approvals, usable receipts and revenue contributions I have set aside up to £6 million to tackle problems on selected estates under our estate partnership programme.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the proportion of the housing stock in Wales earmarked for the elderly in(a) 1980 and (b) 1991; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

It is not possible to provide a reliable estimate of the proportion of Welsh housing stock suitable specifically for elderly persons.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he proposes to restore the level of council housing stock; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

Local authorities are being encouraged to develop their enabling role and work in partnership with housing associations who are now the main providers of new social housing in Wales. Inclusive of private finance Housing for Wales's total programme for 1992–93 will amount to over £180 million, which will provide some 4,000 new homes.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many new council houses were built in 1991; and how many council houses were sold.

Mr. David Hunt

In 1991, a total of 421 council houses were built and 3,668 were sold.

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