§ Sir Peter Hordernasked 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[pursuant to his reply, 6 November 1986]: I regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before Prorogation. I shall write to my hon. Friend and place a copy of the letter in the Library.