Written question asked by John McAllion (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 July 1989. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 July 1989 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Untitled Written question

Question

If there are any plans to introduce into Scotland arrangements similar to those announced recently for England & Wales whereby local authorities will be obliged to charge accumulated arrears of rent to other rent payers, through increasing their rents to cover deficit in housing revenue accounts.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

156 c525W;156 c527W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Arrears Increases Local government finance Rents Housing revenue accounts