§ Mr. Soamesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the percentage decrease in housing expenditure between 1980 and 1985.
§ Sir George YoungFigures for housing expenditure in 1985 are not yet available. But between 1980 and 1984 total public and private expenditure on housing increased by 41 per cent. in cash terms and 7 per cent. in terms of constant value of money.