HC Deb 03 July 1967 vol 749 cc177-8W
72. Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Social Security what steps she is taking to ensure that the proposed increases in social security benefits are not automatically cancelled out by reductions in rent rebates, rate rebates and other welfare benefits which depend upon a means test.

Mr. Pentland

As regards rent and rate rebates, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Local Government on 27th June. As regards welfare benefits generally, the effect will depend on the particular benefit.—[Vol. 749, c. 66–7.]