§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost to the revenue of the option mortgage scheme in 1969–70; and what is his estimate of the cost of the scheme in 1970–71 and 1971–72.
§ Mr. AmerySubsidy payments made under the scheme in 1969–70 totalled £9,240,020 for England, Scotland and Wales. Estimated payments for 1970–71 and 1971–72 are £13.5 million and £15.6 million respectively.