§ Mr. SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on what basis is the notional income on capital calculated, under the Housing Benefit (Community Charge Rebate) (Scotland) Regulations 1988, such that £1 is deemed the notional income for every £250 increment of capital between £3,000 and £8,000.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardI have been asked to reply.
Tariff income on capital progressively reduces entitlement to community charge rebate for those with higher levels of capital. The Government believe that it is right to expect claimants with savings above £3,000 to use some of those resources to meet their day-to-day living expenses thereby reducing the burden on taxpayers.