HC Deb 11 February 1976 vol 905 c217W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total income, gross and net of rebates, to local authorities in England and Wales from council house rents in the latest year for which figures are available; and what was the total expenditure for the same period and for the same authorities on rent collection, administration of council housing, and maintenance of council houses.

Mr. Armstrong

In 1974–75 the figures were as follows:

£ million
Gross rent income 919
Rebated rent income 726
Supervision and management (including rent collection 187
Repairs and maintenance 265