asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many dwellings in Scotland have become decontrolled and had their rent increased since the passing of the Housing Act, 1969; and what were the average amounts of the increases in rent.

To 31st December, 1971, rents had been determined for 3,605 dwellings decontrolled under the Housing (Scotland) Act, 1969. Significant information about increases is not yet available, as the bulk of these cases were dealt with in the later months of 1971.