HC Deb 06 November 1986 vol 103 c521W
Sir Peter Hordern

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a table showing the proportion of public expenditure taken up by rent rebates, rate rebates, and housing benefit, in 1956, 1960, 1970, 1975, 1980, and the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. MacGregor

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.