§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his latest estimate of total public expenditure on housing in England in 1982–83 at 1982 cash prices, distinguishing between gross and net housing costs and between capital and current account spending, giving separate sub-totals for rent and rate rebates and rent allowances, but excluding housing costs payable with supplementary benefit.
§ Mr. StanleyI shall answer this question shortly.