HC Deb 23 April 1969 vol 782 c74W
47. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what will now be the rate of interest charges to local authorities for money borrowed for housing purposes in Scotland.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

I understand that most borrowing at present is at rates between 8½ and 9 per cent., but Government subsidies in effect reduce the rate of borrowing for new housing to 4 per cent.