§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many housing starts and completions by(a) local authorities and (b) social housing providers there were in (i) 1996–97, (ii) 1997–98 and (iii) 1998–1999. [96932]
§ Mr. MullinFigures are given in the table for the estimated number of new dwellings started and completed in England by local authorities and registered social landlords, in the latest three financial years:
Housebuilding Financial year Local authority Registered social landlords Starts 1996–97 395 22,916 1997–98 259 19,629 1998–99 149 17,602 Completions 1996–97 451 24,535 1997–98 323 21,397 1998–99 194 18,920