HC Deb 02 July 1980 vol 987 cc596-7W
50. Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current average rent for a local authority dwelling; and by what percentage he expects this to increase in each of the next two financial years.

60. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the current average rent for a local authority dwelling; and by what percentage he expects this to increase in each of the next two financial years.

Mr. Stanley

Our provisional estimate is that the current average rent for a local authority dwelling is of the order of £7.70. The increase in future years will depend on the decisions of local authorities within the framework of the new subsidy system which will come into operation in 1981–82.