§ Mr. Craigenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the average interest relief on tax given to first-time buyers and the latest average level of central Government support to a council house tenant.
§ Mr. MooreProvisional estimates for 1984–85 are shown below. I regret that it is not possible to distinguish mortgage interest relief given to first-time buyers.
England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland £ £ £ £ Average mortgage interest tax relief per owner occupier 270 270 150 220 Average Central Government subsidy per council tenant 88 61 34 *595 Average payment of Housing Benefit (rent rebate) per council tenant 358 271 466 378 Average Local Authority subsidy per council tenant 95 140 16 *— * The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is the sole public housing authority in Northern Ireland. The figure is based on the average revenue deficit per NIHE dwelling.