§ 'Section 21(1)(b) of the 1972 Act shall be amended by inserting after the word "relates" the words "or for board".'.—[Mr. Rifkind.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
§ Mr. RifkindI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
Existing legislation already provides that payments made in respect of furniture and services should be excluded from eligible rent when calculating rent allowances. The term "services" is not defined in the Act, but in the Government's view it should include payments in respect of board. However, to remove any doubt as to the treatment of the board element, the new clause adds specific reference to that.
§ I commend the clause.
§ Question put and agreed to.
§ Clause read a Second time, and added to the Bill.