§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the approximate number and proportion of council and private tenants, respectively, who are likely to be eligible for rent rebate under the proposals contained in the Housing Finance Bill.
§ Mr. ChannonAny such estimate can only be very tentative as it will depend upon many variables. Subject to this qualification it is estimated that in 1975–76 about 2 to 2¼ million tenants, that is about 40 to 45 per cent. of all council and new town tenants in England and Wales, might receive rebates, and that about 500,000 to 700,000 private tenants, that is about 30 per cent. of all private tenants, might receive rent allowances.