§ 40. Mr. Roebuckasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the total financial benefit to individual ratepayers in the London Borough of Harrow in 1966–67 and 1967–68, respectively, from the Rating Act, 1966; and how this compares with the total benefit from the Rating (Interim Relief) Act, 1964.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonIn 1966–67 and 1967–68 rate rebates in the London Borough of Harrow amounted to £83,579 and £70,007 respectively. No relief was granted under the Rating (Interim Relief) Act, 1964, between 1964–65 and 1967–68.
§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many ratepayers in the London Borough of Harrow benefited from rebates given under the Rating Act, 1966, in 1966–67 and 1967–68 respectively; what has been the average rebate; and how this compares with the average for England.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThe figures for 1966–67 and 1967–68 are as follows:
1966–67 1967–68 Number of recipients— 1st half year 3,230 3,295 2nd half year 3,678 3,249 Average rebate for the year— London Borough of Harrow £24 4s. £21 8s. England £15 2s. Not yet known