HC Deb 09 December 1974 vol 883 cc51-2W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked 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- able; and what proportion of this cost was borne by rent, rates and Government grants, respectively.

Mr. William Ross

In 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