§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the number of housing association homes built in(a) 1992 and (b) 1995; and what is his estimate for 1996. [7765]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansThe information on housing association homes built is in table 5.1 of "Welsh Housing Statistics 1996", a copy of which is in the Library of the House. Housing for Wales's target of completions for 1996–97 is 3,500, which includes new build, acquisitions and low-cost home ownership schemes.
§ Mr. JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the number of housing association homes to be built in 1997–98; and if he will make a statement. [7766]
§ Mr. JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how he proposes to enable an adequate supply of homes for people on low incomes in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [7771]
§ Mr. EvansOver the past five years, more than 21,000 affordable dwellings have been provided by housing associations. A further 2,000 low-cost homes for rent and purchase have been provided through our challenge fund initiatives. I will keep under review various indicators of housing demand.