HC Deb 01 July 1986 vol 100 cc496-7W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the housing benefit returns for each of the past three years for the London boroughs of Brent, Barnet and Camden.

Mr. Major

On the basis of information provided by the London boroughs of Brent, Barnet and Camden in connection with their subsidy claims, it is estimated that the average number of recipients of rent rebate, rent allowance and rate rebates is:—

1984–85 1985–86 1986–87
Brent
Rent rebates 13,500 13,500 10,200
Rent allowances 8,000 8,100 9,700
Rate rebates 39,800 39,900 33,500
Barnet
Rent rebates 12,300 12,000 11,500
Rent allowances 7,500 7,700 7,400
Rate rebates 30,700 30,400 29,200
Camden
Rent rebates 17,800 17,800 17,800
Rent allowances 9,100 9,800 9,600
Rate rebates 29,500 30,400 30,000