§ 67. Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much cash would be paid to each of the outer London boroughs in 1975–76 under the rate equalisation scheme, assuming the scheme remained the same as in 1974–75 but the inner London contribution rate were increased to a 5p rate.
§ Mr. John SilkinI presume my hon. Friend is referring to 1976–77 and 1975–76 respectively. On this basis, and on one possible assumption about the
LOCAL AUTHORITY DWELLINGS—ENGLAND AND WALES Year Average unrebated rate Average rebated rent Household income* (2) as percentage of (3) Average total † subsidy per £ p.a. £ p.a. £ p.a. £ p.a. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1965–66 … 78 76 1,280 6 29 1966–67 … 84 82 1,360 6 30 1967–68 … 94 91 1,390 7 32 1968–69 … 102 99 1,440 7 36 1969–70 … 108 105 1,520 7 44 1970–71 … 120 116 1,640 7 48 1971–72 … 130 123 1,760 7 50 1972–73 … 164 136 1,960 7 60 1973–74 … 188 143 2,230 6 99 1974–75 … 198 156 2,490 6 171 * Estimated from averages for the calendar year except for 1974–75 for which the figure quoted relates to the calendar year 1974. † Includes Exchequer subsidy and rate fund contribution.