§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many persons in Newport have benefited by the rate rebate scheme since its inception to the latest available date; and what was the average amount of rebate.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesRate rebates were introduced in April, 1966. 2,182 ratepayers in the county borough of Newport received rebates in the first half of 1966–67 and 2,233 in the second half-year ending in March, 1967, which is the latest available date for which figures are available. The average amount of rebate for the year as a whole was £17 6s. 0d.
§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total amount granted from public funds to Newport Corporation under the Rating Act, 1966 in rate rebates; and how this amount compares with that under the Rating (Interim Relief) Act, 1964.
§ Mr. Cledwyn HughesExchequer grant totalling £28,652 was paid to the county borough of Newport in respect of rate rebates allowed during 1966–67, and £21,600 has been paid for 1967–68, subject to adjustment when final figures are available. In the three years 1964–67, £544 was paid under the 1964 Act for individual relief.