§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many elm trees in the Royal Parks have been felled, or are to be felled, as a result of Dutch elm disease.
April 1973 October 1973 October 1974 April 1975 November 1975 Single person … 33 11 15 9 9 Married couple … 24 14 17 10 10 Dependent child … — 9 18 14 14 Broadly similar increases were made in the enhanced needs allowances for tenants who were registered as handicapped under the National Assistance Act 1948.
The average percentage increase in rebated council rents are estimated as follows:—
1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 5 5 20 The average percentage increase in rents in the private sector are estimated as follows:—
Per cent. Mid 1972-Mid 1973 … … … 9 Mid 1973-Mid 1974 … … … 11 Mid 1974-Mid 1975 … … … 11