§ Mr. Gordon BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the increase in average rents for(a) council houses and (b) Scottish Special Housing Association houses since 1979; and what is his estimate of likely increases from 1989 to 1992.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonBetween 1979–80 and 1988–89, the average annual council house rent in Scotland increased by £587.35. The increase in council house rents for future years is a matter for the local authorities concerned.
Between 1979–80 and 1988–89, the average rent for Scottish Special Housing Association houses increased by £716.80. The increase for 1989–90 in such rent will be £84.80. The increase in 1990–91 and 1991–92 will be for Scottish Homes to determine.