§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total level of arrears owed to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive for rent, rates and heating.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThis is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, but I understand from the chairman that the total level of arrears at 31 December 1984 owed by both current and former tenants for rent, rates and district heating charges was £19.890 million.
§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Northern Ireland Housing Executive tenants owe over £100 for (a) rent arrears and (b) heating arrears.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThis is a matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. I understand from the chairman that the information is not readily available in the form requested. However, I am informed that the number of current tenants at 31 December 1984 owing more than four weeks' charges for rent and rates was 41,140 and for district heating was 2,349.