§ Dr. Brayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total subsidy, in all forms, paid for public housing in Scotland in 1975.
§ Mr. William RossThe estimated total cost of all subsidies, excluding rent rebates and allowances, to public sector housing in Scotland for the financial year 1975–76—at 1975 Public Expenditure Survey prices—was as follows:
£ million Central Government subsidies 148.3 Rate fund contributions 39.3
Dr Bray askedthe Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total subsidy, in the form of income tax allowance, paid to the owners of private houses in Scotland in 1975.
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§ Mr. William RossAbout £35 million for 1975–76.