§ Mr. Peter Reesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps it is proposed Her Majesty's Government and local authorities should take to make tenants aware of their eligibility for rent rebates under the Housing Finance Bill.
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§ Mr. ChannonClause 24 of the Bill sets out the proposed minimum requirements for publicising both the rebate and allowance schemes by housing authorities. Additionally the Government will mount a national publicity campaign before the introduction of these schemes. If my hon. Friend has any further suggestions for bringing the schemes to the attention of tenants, my right hon. Friend will be pleased to consider them.