§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average percentage increase in Scottish local authority rents in 1972; and what is the comparable percentage increase for each of the previous five years.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe figure for 1972 is not yet available. The following is the information for the years 1967 to 1971:
Per cent. 1967 … … … … … 11.8 1968 … … … … … 12.1 1969 … … … … … 18.2 1970 … … … … … 14.8 1971 … … … … … 6.8
§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if Scottish local authority rent increases will be subjected to stage two of the Government's anti-inflation provisions.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellIncreases in local authority rents in Scotland will continue to be restricted in accordance with the Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1972. The increase of the needs allowance by £3.50 will give very substantial help to tenants who qualify for rebates.