HC Deb 18 April 1967 vol 745 c57W
Mr. Haseldine

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the estimated total of rate rebate provided under the Rating Act 1965 in the city of Bradford for 1966–67; and what amount was provided in the period 1964–65 and 1965–66 under the Rating (Interim Relief) Act 1964.

Mr. MacColl

In 1966–67, rate rebates in Bradford under the Rating Act, 1966 amounted to about £54,500. In 1964–65 and 1965–66, under the Rating (Interim Relief) Act, 1964, the amount of rate relief granted to individual ratepayers in Bradford was nil.

Mr. Haseldine

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government, how many ratepayers in the City of Bradford obtained rate rebate for 1966–67 under the Rating Act, 1965; and what was the average amount of rebate per ratepayer.

Mr. MacColl

There were 5,878 rate rebates granted in Bradford in the first half of 1966–67, and 6,598 in the second half. The average amount of rebate for the full year was £8 14s.