§ Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the percentage increase in average unrebated rent in 1979–80 to 1983–84; and what are his expectations for the year 1984–85.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasBased on local authority returns made to the Welsh Office the percentage increase in unrebated rents between 1979–80 and 1983–84 is 126 per cent. Information as to the actual rent increases decided upon by Welsh local authorities for 1984–85 is not yet available.