§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the gross amount of housing subsidies to local government and other public bodies in England in each financial year since 1972–73; and if he will show how the figures compare with subsidies to similar public authorities in Scotland.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe figures are as follows:
Housing Subsidies* to Local Authorities, New Towns and Housing Associations £ million England Scotland 1972–73 299.3 99.0 1973–74 491.1 140.1 1974–75 848.5 180.0 1975–76 1,086.5 211.1 1976–77 1,366.7 251.3 At present figures for 1977–78 are not available. * Including rent rebates and allowances, also rate fund contributions. Capital grants to local authorities and the Housing Corporation in respect of the Housing Association programme are not included.