§ Mr. Alexander W. Lyonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what is the average level of rent charged in respect of council houses by the York City Council in the current year;
(2) what is the average increase in rent required to balance the housing revenue account of the York City Council if all Government subsidies axe withdrawn.
§ Mr. EyreAccording to the statistics provided by the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants, the average unrebated rent for council houses owned by the York City Council was £1.70 per week on 1st April, 1971. I cannot estimate the average increase in rent required to balance the council's housing revenue account at some future date without subsidy, as many other factors are involved. These include, for example, the future levels of expenditure in the account and the number and amount of rebates granted.