§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average cost of financing and maintaining a council house in Scotland in the most recent annual period for which figures are avail- 52W able; and what proportion of this cost was borne by rent, rates and Government grants, respectively.
§ Mr. William RossIn 1972–73, the latest year for which figures are available, just under £200, met approximately in the following proportions:
Per cent. Rent … … 50 Rate fund contributions … … 20 Government subsidy … … 30