HC Deb 22 January 1970 vol 794 cc189-90W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the estimated amount of the Exchequer grant for rate rebates in 1969–70, and the total number of rate rebates granted in the last available period.

Mr. Denis Howell

It is estimated that Exchequer grant for rate rebates in England and Wales for 1969–70 will amount to £10 million.

837,204 rebates were afforded in the second rebate period of 1968–69, which is the latest period for which figures are available.