HC Deb 30 November 1983 vol 49 cc536-7W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many council house, Scottish Special Housing Association, new town and private rented tenants are now receiving housing benefit in Scotland.

Dr. Boyson

We estimate that there are approximately 550,000 local authority tenants, including tenants of the Scottish Special Housing Association and the new towns, and 60,000 private tenant receiving housing benefit in Scotland.