§ 21. Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has estimated the likely cost to local government if the Green Paper proposal, which increases the 10 per cent. of housing benefit met by local government to 20 per cent., is implemented.
§ Mr. NewtonThe Green Paper proposes that the proportion of housing benefit costs not met by specific grant will be taken into account in rate support grant. The implications of this proposal will be discussed with the local authority interests.