§ 35. Mr. Woofasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the total value of rate rebate granted in Blaydon urban district, Ryton urban district and Whickham urban district, respectively, during the past year; how many claimants benefited; what was the rebate worth on average to each claimant; and what was the total value of rate relief to all ratepayers granted by Her Majesty's Government over the same period.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonThe figures are as follows:—
1968–69 Blaydon U.D. Ryton U.D. Whickham U.D. Total amount of rebate £4,784 £2,443 £4,163 Number of recipients: 1st half year 536 315 314 2nd half year 574 340 391 Average rebate for full year £8 12s. £7 9s. £11 16s. The 75 per cent. Government grant towards the cost of rebates amounted to:
Blaydon U.D. £3,588 Ryton U.D. £1,832 Whickham U.D. £3,122