HC Deb 01 April 1976 vol 908 c531W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many elm trees in the Royal Parks have been felled, or are to be felled, as a result of Dutch elm disease.

April 1973 October 1973 October 1974 April 1975 November 1975
Single person 33 11 15 9 9
Married couple 24 14 17 10 10
Dependent child 9 18 14 14

Broadly similar increases were made in the enhanced needs allowances for tenants who were registered as handicapped under the National Assistance Act 1948.

The average percentage increase in rebated council rents are estimated as follows:—

1973–74 1974–75 1975–76
5 5 20

The average percentage increase in rents in the private sector are estimated as follows:—

Per cent.
Mid 1972-Mid 1973 9
Mid 1973-Mid 1974 11
Mid 1974-Mid 1975 11