§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many new lettings from investments under the business expansion scheme in 1990–91 there were in(a) the United Kingdom, (b) north-west England and (c) St. Helens; and what percentage these figures represent of (i) all privately rented property and (ii) all rented property.
§ Mr. DorrellProvisional estimates for new lettings from investments under the business expansion scheme in 1990–91 are as follows. Separate figures for St. Helens could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
New lettings As a percentage of: Total number All privately rented property per cent. All rented property per cent. North West England 600 0.40 0.07 United Kingdom 5,300 0.31 0.07