Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: How many new (a) social dwellings and (b) specialised social dwellings he estimates Coventry will need in (i) 1996-97 and (ii) 1997-98.

Answer: Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many new (a) social dwellings and (b) specialised social dwellings he estimates Coventry will need in (i) 1996-97 and (ii) 1997-98.[27908] Mr. Clappison: The Department does not prepare local estimates of the need for new social housing or specialised social homes. It is for local authorities to assess local housing needs and to identify these in their housing strategies.

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