HC Deb 24 November 1971 vol 826 c369W
89. Mr. Moyle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the sum of money to be made available by the Government to the London Borough of Lewisham as a result of his announcement that the Council can spend 50 per cent. more than the Government controlled allowance on housing.

Mr. Channon

The recent increase in the London regional yardstick variation will have the effect of increasing the subsidisable limit on schemes undertaken by Lewisham by about 11 per cent. The additional subsidy payable as a result of this increase depends on the number and size of schemes put to tender and will also be affected by the new housing finance arrangements. It is not possible to give a precise estimate of the sum involved at this stage.