§ 68. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware that persons in receipt of National Assistance are in some cases disqualified from any rates rebates ; why this is ; and what steps he will take to improve the scheme.
§ Mr. CrossmanWhen full provision for rates is made in the assessment of the Board's weekly allowances it would not be right to permit payment of rate rebate as well.