Housing (Scotland)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:02 pm on 11 February 1987.

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Photo of Mr George Foulkes Mr George Foulkes , Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley 10:02, 11 February 1987

On the £1·32 per week rent increase, could the Minister express that as a percentage? Could he confirm that the average percentage increase is well in excess of 10 per cent.? Since inflation and wage increases are well below that, how does he expect the ordinary council house tenant to be able to pay for that huge rent increase?