§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total amount of expenditure submitted for approval by Scottish local authorities as expenditure incurred in granting rent allowances under Part II of the Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1972 between the date of the Act coming into force and 31st December 1972; and how much of that expenditure was approved.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellAlthough virtually all local authorities put rent allowance schemes into operation from 1st January 1973—the last date for doing so under the Act—expenditure by only three authorities, amounting to some £150, was submitted for approval, and was approved, in relation to the period up to 31st December, 1972.
§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total amount of expenditure submitted for approval by Scottish local authorities as expenditure incurred in granting rent rebates under Section 151(4) of the Act of 1966 between the beginning of that year and 30th September 1972; and how much of that expenditure was approved.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThis information cannot be given as separate figures in respect of the first part of the financial year 1972–73.