§ Mr. McMasterasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the number of persons currently withholding payment of rent for publicly-owned housing as a result of participating in a rent strike.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeApproximately 13,500.
§ Mr. McMasterasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total amount outstanding for rent arrears, and rates arrears, respectively, as a result of rent and rates strikes.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeTenants of public authority housing pay a single weekly sum which covers rent and rates. The total arrears attributable to rent and rates strikers amount to about £1,600,000. The total arrears of other ratepayers amount to about £800,000.