HC Deb 07 February 1973 vol 850 cc140-1W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many tenants in the Turf Lodge and Ballymurphy housing estates, Belfast, are still on rent and rates strikes; and what is the total amount owing at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Peter Mills

It is estimated that at present about 1,000 tenants in the Turf Lodge and Ballymurphy estates in Belfast are still withholding payment of rent and rates as part of the civil disobedience campaign. Currently, arrears for this area are approximately £150,000.