HC Deb 22 January 1986 vol 90 cc223-4W
36. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his latest estimate of the total expenditure of local authorities on housing capital investment in 1985; and how this compares with housing capital investment in 1978.

Mr. John Patten

Gross capital expenditure on housing by local authorities in England in 1985–86 is estimated to be £2,530 million, compared with £2,249 million in 1978–79.