asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the total number of new houses erected in each of the years 1945 and 1946; and further: (a) the number of such houses erected in (i) urban, and (ii) rural districts; and (b) the number erected in (i) urban, and (ii) rural districts by local authorities, and private persons and utility societies.
Written Answers. - Housing Statistics.
The total number of houses erected by local authorities, private persons and public utility societies under State-aided schemes during each of the years 1945 and 1946 is as follows:—
YEAR 1945.
|
Urban Areas |
Rural Areas |
Total |
|
|
Local Authorities |
807 |
42 |
849 |
|
Private Persons and Public Utility Societies |
3 |
270 |
273 |
|
810 |
312 |
1,122 |
YEAR 1946.
|
Urban Areas |
Rural Areas |
Total |
|
|
Local Authorities |
517 |
59 |
576 |
|
Private Persons and Public Utility Societies |
— |
380 |
380 |
|
517 |
439 |
956 |
The above figures do not include houses erected by private persons or public utility societies in respect of which no grants are made from public funds.