§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what progress has been made on achieving the Government's target for constructing new housing on previously used land; and if he will make a statement. [65858]
§ Mr. McNultyIn 2001 an estimated 61 per cent. of new dwellings were provided on previously-developed land. This includes new dwellings provided from the conversion of existing buildings, which account for three percentage points. The Government's target is that by 2008, 60 per cent of additional housing should be provided on previously-developed land and through conversions of existing buildings.