HC Deb 02 April 1969 vol 781 c120W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is his present estimate of the number of ratepayers receiving rate rebates; and what is the average amount of rebate afforded.

Mr. Skeffington

In 1967–68 about 786,000 ratepayers received rate rebates. From 1st October, 1968, my right hon. Friend increased the qualifying income limits, and I now estimate that about 860,000 ratepayers are receiving rebates. The average amount of rebate in 1967–68 was £15 13s. 0d. and I estimate that this has risen to about £16.