HC Deb 13 March 1978 vol 946 cc28-9W
Mr. Sainsbury

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has of the total cost to local authorities of: (a) the administration of rent rebates, (b) the administration of rent allowances and (c) the administration of rate rebates in the current financial year.

Mr. Armstrong

The estimated figures for England are (a) £7.5 million; (b) £4 million. I regret that the figure for (c) is not available.