HC Deb 11 April 1973 vol 854 cc302-3W
Mr. Molyneaux

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many tenants of public authority housing are at present escaping payment of rent.

Mr. Peter Mills

4,750, at the beginning of March 1973. In 1,250 cases, action is pending to make allocations from social security benefits towards current rent and arrears.