§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the installation of services such as gas and electricity on new council estates is provided at a subsidised rate; and if so how great is the subsidy.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe cost of installing gas and electricity supplies in new local authority dwellings, including charges for connection to the mains supply, is admissible for the new capital costs element of housing subsidy, which is paid at the rate of 66 per cent. on the related annual loan charges.