There has been an increase in the quality of social housing in Wales, according to new statistics.

Figures released show, at the end of March 2014, 67% of all social housing met the quality standard set by the Welsh Government, which is a rise of 7 percentage points on the previous year.

Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty, Lesley Griffith, welcomed the new figures.

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He said: "We want everyone in Wales to have the opportunity to live in a good quality home within a safe and secure community. Investment in people's homes can have a far reaching impact. It is vital in improving the nation's health and well being, creating jobs and training opportunities as well as tackling poverty.

"We have seen good progress across the board, helping us towards our target of ensuring all social housing meets our quality standards by 2020. I am particularly pleased action has been taken to improve the energy efficiency of the Welsh housing stock. This is key to helping families reduce their energy bills."

(CD/JP)