asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state, in respect of new houses provided in England, Scotland and Wales in 1970, the percentage provided from public funds, local authority funds or otherwise, in each case.
Questions—Ceisteanna. Oral Answers. - British Housing.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
Housing Output, 1970—England, Scotland and Wales.
|
Country |
Dwellings completed by— |
Total |
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|
Public sector |
Private sector |
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|
Number |
As percentage of total output |
Number |
As percentage of total output |
||
|
England |
138,357 |
47 |
153,436 |
53 |
291,793 |
|
Scotland |
36,317 |
82 |
8,220 |
18 |
44,537 |
|
Wales |
6,825 |
44 |
8,648 |
56 |
15,473 |
|
TOTAL |
181,499 |
52 |
170,304 |
48 |
351,803 |
Source: Housing Statistics, Great Britain. Number 20, February, 1971.
Notes: (1) Public sector in the table includes local housing authorities, county councils, new town authorities, other local government bodies, Government Departments and housing associations.
(2) Private sector includes private landlords, whether persons or companies, and owner occupiers.