§ Mr. Costainasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities in Great Britain do not operate the rent rebate schemes; and if he will give a list of such authorities in the Official Report.
§ Mr. MellishLocal authorities are not required to notify my right hon. Friend of their rent policies and he is therefore unable to give the exact information the hon. Member seeks; but according to the 1963–64 Housing Statistics for England and Wales of the Institute of Municipal Treasurers and Accountants (which cover more than two-thirds of all authorities) some 59 per cent. of authorities do not operate rent rebate schemes.