Rents (Hansard, 23 February 1994)

HC Deb 23 February 1994 vol 238 cc293-4W 294W

§ 38. Mr. Michael J. Martin
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Scottish community-based housing associations raised their rents above the rate of inflation in 1993.

§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton
The information is not held centrally.

§ Mr. Harry Greenway
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average council home rent; and if he will make a statement.

§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton
The average standard rent in 1993–94 of local authorities in Scotland is £26.51 per dwelling per week. Local authority rent levels are a matter for decision by the local authorities concerned.