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Housing (Elderly People)

Volume 270: debated on Monday 29 January 1996

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of the housing stock in England and Wales was earmarked for the elderly in (a) 1992, (b) 1993, (c) 1994 and (d) 1995; and if he will make a statement. [9477]

[holding answer 15 January 1996]: The available data on local authority and housing association dwellings in England for elderly people are set out. The figures relate to the stock at 31 March/1 April. Comprehensive data for the private sector are not available.

Per cent.
Local authorities Proportion of stock which is:Housing associations
sheltered housingother housing intended for the elderlyProportion of stock which is for the elderlyProportion of bedspaces in hostels which are for the elderly
19927.99.126.623.9
19938.09.124.718.4
19948.09.423.919.0
19958.09.3n/an/a

Sources:

Local authority—Housing Investment Programme (HIPI) returns Housing associations—HAR10/1 returns.

For information about Wales, I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.