§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many low-paid workers have claimed and received rate rebates during each month since this benefit was introduced, and what proportion of these figures are estimated to be eligible.
§ Mr. Graham PageTotals of householders who receive rate rebates in each six-monthly rebate period are published annually in "Rate Rebates in England and Wales", copies of which are available in the Library. I cannot say how many are low-paid workers, but about 80 per cent. of recipients are retired. Statistics are not kept of those who have186W claimed rebate but have been found not to be eligible.