HC Deb 25 June 1986 vol 100 c217W
Mr. John Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people in Lambeth are now receiving rent and rate rebates and rent allowances and as to how many are certificated claims.

Mr. Major

On the basis of estimates supplied by Lambeth borough council, in connection with their latest housing benefit subsidy claim the number of people receiving rent rebates, rent allowances and rate rebates is:

Certificated Standard
Rent rebates 17,500 4,600
Rent allowance 7,784 3,860
Rate rebates 26,498 9,880