§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to what extent the increase in rent arrears, which stood at £8,981,000 at 31 December 1978, over the last 12 months was due to the charging of higher rents.
§ Mr. GoodhartMany factors contribute to the incidence of rent arrears, and it is not possible to say what proportion of the increase in arrears is due to higher rents.