HL Deb 03 December 1981 vol 425 c1196WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the estimated effect of the council rent rises implemented last April on housing revenue accounts throughout the country.

Lord Bellwin

It is not possible to estimate readily the effect on English authorities' housing revenue accounts for 1981–82 arising solely from rent increases implemented in April 1981. It is, however, estimated provisionally that rent increases planned throughout 1981–82 will lead to an additional £835 million of rental income accruing to housing revenue account.

House adjourned at ten minutes past eight o'clock.