HC Deb 21 July 1982 vol 28 c202W
54. Mr. Stoddart

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local housing authorities are budgeting for a surplus on their housing revenue accounts in the current financial year.

Mr. Stanley

On the basis of information contained in subsidy claim forms submitted by local authorities to my Department, it is estimated that 138 authorities may be budgeting to make a surplus on their housing revenue account in 1982–83.