HC Deb 28 July 1971 vol 822 cc91-2W
57. Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his current estimate of the value of Exchequer subsidies for municipal housing in 1970–71; and if he will make a statement on the error in his previously published figures.

Mr. Channon

The estimated total payments of housing subsidies to local authorities, new towns and housing associations in 1970–71 in respect of new dwellings provided by these bodies in England and Wales was £156.6 million.

I have already apologised to the hon. Member for the error in my answer to him of 18th May.—[Vol. 817, c. 270.]