HC Deb 29 January 1996 vol 270 c570W
Mr. Callaghan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of the housing stock in England and Wales was earmarked for the elderly in(a) 1992, (b) 1993, (c) 1994 and (d) 1995; and if he will make a statement. [9477]

Mr. Clappison

[holding answer 15 January 1996]The available data on local authority and housing association dwellings in England for elderly people are set out. The figures relate to the stock at 31 March/1 April. Comprehensive data for the private sector are not available.

Per cent.
Local authorities Proportion of stock which is: Housing associations
sheltered housing other housing intended for the elderly Proportion of stock which is for the elderly Proportion of bedspaces in hostels which are for the elderly
1992 7.9 9.1 26.6 23.9
1993 8.0 9.1 24.7 18.4
1994 8.0 9.4 23.9 19.0
1995 8.0 9.3 n/a n/a

Sources

Local authority—Housing Investment Programme (HIPI) returns Housing associations—HAR10/1 returns.

For information about Wales, I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.