HC Deb 18 January 1979 vol 960 c885W
Mr. Pattie

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what he estimates will be the cost in 1978–79 of (a) the general housing subsidy, excluding rate rebates, per dwelling and (b) the average tax relief on mortgage payments and option mortgage subsidy per owner-occupied dwelling in England and Wales.

Mr. Armstrong:

Direct comparisons are difficult, of limited value, and potentially misleading. The latest estimated figures for England and Wales in 1978–79 are:

£
Average subsidy from central Government and rate fund—excluding rent rebates—per council dwelling 240
Average tax relief and option mortgage subsidy per owner-occupied dwelling 112
(The average tax relief and option mortgage subsidy per mortgaged dwelling is estimated at £204.)