§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what was the total value of rate rebates granted to the county borough of Carlisle during the past year; how many claimants benefited; what was the rebate worth on average for each claimant; and what was the total value of rate relief granted by Her Majesty's Government for the same period.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonIn 1968–69 rebates amounting to £20,030 were afforded in Carlisle. The number of recipients was 1,499 in the first half of the year and28W 1,614 in the second half. The average amount of rebate to each claimant was £12 17s.
The Government grant towards the cost of the rebates amounted to £15,022.