HC Deb 08 November 1976 vol 919 cc78-9W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total cost of operating the Housing Executive during the year 1975.

Mr. Carter

The total net administrative cost in the financial year 1975–76 was £4,111,000.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is satisfied with the machinery within the Housing Executive to deal with complaints by Members of Parliament and district councillors.

Mr. Carter

I am not aware of any dissatisfaction with the existing arrangements. However, if the hon. Member has any particular points he wishes to raise perhaps he will let me know and I shall of course look into them.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many complaints his office received concerning the functioning of the Housing Executive in 1975 and to the latest convenient date in 1976.

Mr. Carter

In the period 1st January 1976 to 30th September 1976, approximately 500 letters have been received. Last year approximately 400 were received. The letters, which were concerned with various aspects of the Housing Executive's work, could not all be described as complaints.