HC Deb 19 November 1973 vol 864 c314W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated cost to the Exchequer and to local authorities of rent allowances for private tenants in England for 1973–74.

Mr. Channon

Rent allowances in accordance with the model scheme receive 100 per cent. subsidy from central Government funds; in 1973–74 the estimated cost of this in England is £48 million. The cost to local authorities of extra discretionary allowances cannot be reliably estimated.