HC Deb 20 October 1975 vol 898 cc33-4W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated total cost of all subsidies, including subsidies from rates, to public housing in England and Wales for the financial year 1974–75.

Mr. Freeson

The estimated total cost of all subsidies, excluding rebates and allowances, to public housing in England and Wales for the financial year 1974–75—at 1975 Public Expenditure Survey prices—was as follows:—

£ million
Central Government subsidies 6130
Rate fund contributions 157.7

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