§ Lord Jacobsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the average rate per annum of construction of new homes for the periods (a) 1946–2001; and (b) 1946–50; 1951–55; 1956–60; 1961–65; 1966–70; 1971–75; 1976–80; 1981–85; 1986–90; 1991–95; 1996–2001. [HL5168]
§ The Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Lord Rooker)The average rates per annum of construction of new homes in England for the periods requested are shown in the table below.
Period Average rate per annum of construction of new homes (thousands) (a) 1946–2001 214.6 (b) 1946–50 137.8 1951–55 237.2 1956–60 248.0 1961–65 284.3 1966–70 324.8 1971–75 261.5 1976–80 236.0 1981–85 169.6 1986–90 182.9 1991–95 151.6 1996–2001 141.0