§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of rent on local authority domestic properties in the Chelmsford local authority area remained unpaid in financial years(a) 1989–90, (b) 1990–91, (c) April to September 1990 and (d) April to September 1991, in money terms and as a percentage of the total amount due.
§ Mr. YeoThe information available to the Department relates only to the position at the end of the financial year, as reported on authorities' housing subsidy claim returns. Chelmsford borough Council reported rent arrears of £199,000 at the end of 1989–90—2.2 per cent of rent roll —and £273,000 at the end of 1990–91—2.4 per cent of rent roll.