§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average subsidy per council house; and what is the average subsidy in the form of tax relief for owner-occupiers.
§ Mr. ArmstrongDirect comparisons are very difficult and potentially misleading, but the relevant figures for England in 1977–78 on the basis of the latest estimates are:
£ Average subsidy from central Government and rate fund (excluding rent rebates) per council dwelling 228 Average tax relief and option mortgage subsidy per owner-occupied dwelling 117 per mortgagor 206