§ Mr. Dorrellasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total expenditure by local authorities in Northern Ireland on loan charges on capital expenditure incurred through the construction of council housing; what was the expenditure incurred in building new units during 1979–80; and what estimate he can provide for these figures in 1980–81.
§ Mr. David MitchellThis is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. I understand from it that expenditure on the construction of new dwellings in 1979–80 was £59 million at outturn prices. For 1980–81 the estimate is £68 million at outturn prices. I understand from the Executive that information on loan charges is not available in the precise form requested. This is a complex matter upon which I shall write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Dorrellasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total amount paid in rent rebates to local authority tenants, the total expenditure by local authorities on supervision and management and repairs and maintenance of their housing stock, and the gross, unrebated income on the housing revenue account of local authorities from local authority dwellings, for local authorities in Northern Ireland in 1979–80; and whether he will provide estimates of these figures for 1980–81.
§ Mr. David MitchellLocal authorities do not exercise a housing function in Northern Ireland. This is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. It has given me the following information:
£m at outturn prices 1979–80 1980–81 Actual Estimated Rent Rebates to Executive tenants 3.3 4.9 Supervision and managament costs 12.4 13.2 Repairs and maintenance costs 33.6 37.0 Gross unrebated rental income from dwellings and garages 50.6 69.5