§ Mr. Rossiasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) what proportion of housing authorities in England and Wales is now operating differential rent schemes.
(2) what proportion of housing authorities in England and Wales is now operating rent rebates schemes.
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§ Mr. MacColl:I would refer the hon. Member to the details of rent rebate schemes contained in Housing Statistics, 1965–66, published by the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants. Of the local authorities which made returns, 44 per cent. had rent rebate schemes. The statistics do not distinguish between differential rent schemes and rent rebate schemes.