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Written question asked by Lord Soley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 October 1990. It was answered by Jim Spicer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 October 1990 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Untitled Written question

Question
What is his latest estimate of the number of tenants who have: (a) applied for and (b) received payment for repairs carried out under the right to repairs scheme introduced under the Housing and Building Control Act 1984 in: (i) 1986/87, (ii) 1987/88, (ii) 1988/89 and (iv) 1989/90; what is the total cost of payments made under this scheme in each of these years; and what has been the cost to the Government and local authorities in introducing and administering this scheme. - Includes table & figure.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178 c535-6W;178 c533-4W
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Costs Buildings Council housing Local government finance Repairs and maintenance Tenants Tenants' rights
Legislation
Housing and Building Control Act 1984
Contains statistics
Yes