HC Deb 04 July 2003 vol 408 cc550-1W
Mr. Hendry

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what proportion of houses built in rural areas in the south-east in each year since 1992 were affordable housing. [123576]

Keith Hill

The proportion of houses built by Registered Social Landlords and local authorities is shown in the table and is based on the 16 local authorities in the south-east classified as rural. Figures on completions in rural areas will include all land in the local authority area, including that within defined settlement boundaries.

Year Proportion affordable (%)
1992 10
1993 18
1994 19
1995 16
1996 12
1997 11
1998 11
1999 7
2000 9
2001 12
2002 7

Source:

P2 returns to ODPM.