§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how the net provision for the total housing programme in 1987–88 compares with the expected outturn for 1986–87; and if he will show the difference in (a) cost and (b) real terms.
§ Mr. John PattenThe net housing programme total for 1987–88 is £3,204 million. This is £356 million higher than expected outturn for 1986–87 and represents an increase of 12.5 per cent. in cash terms and 8.4 per cent. in real terms.