HC Deb 15 May 1991 vol 191 c195W
Mr. McKelvey

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people will receive full rebate on poll tax payments in 1991–92.

Miss Widdecombe

The latest available estimates are in the table.

Community Charge Benefit recipients also in receipt of Income Support, 1991–92
Millions (Individuals
England 3.5
Scotland 0.5
Wales 0.25
Great Britain 4.25

Source: Modelled using data drawn from 1987–88 Family Expenditure Survey and 1990–91 Management Information System.

Additionally, there will be some charge payers not in receipt of income support who will receive maximum community charge benefit in 1991–92.

Mr. Robert Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to improve the poll tax rebate system.

Miss Widdecombe

We have no plans to change the basic structure of the community charge benefit scheme.