§ Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the percentage increase and the actual increase on unrebated rents paid by council tenants in 1980 and in 1981 and the projected increase for 1982.
§ Mr. RifkindThe average unrebated rent charged to council tenants in Scotland increased by £50.12 per dwelling (19.6 per cent.) in 1980–81. On the latest available estimate it will increase by some £95.77 per dwelling (31.6 per cent.) in 1981–82, though this figure is necessarily provisional. I am not in a position to forecast local authority rent levels in 1982–83.