§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary for Scotland how many local authorities provided subsidies for municipal housing from the general rates in each of the last three complete years in Scotland; what was the total value of such subsidies in each year; and how many housing units were covered by such subsidies in each year.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellI would refer the hon. Gentleman to Table II of "Local Financial Returns, Scotland, 1968–69" (H.M.S.O.); to Part 5 of the "Rating Review", published January, 1971, by the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants (Scottish Branch); and to "Rents of Houses Owned by Public Authorities in Scotland, 1970" (Cmnd. 4607).
§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the value of Exchequer subsidies for municipal housing and the number of housing units covered by such subsidies in respect of each of the last three complete years in Scotland.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe information—in respect of house building and improvement—is as follows:
Exchequer contributions£m. Number of housing units (000) 1968–69 … 21.7 711 1969–70 … 25.0 738 1970–71 … 33.2 764