HC Deb 17 November 1971 vol 826 cc130-1W
41. Mr. Tebbit

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of local housing authorities has established rent rebate schemes for their tenants; and what percentage of such authorities has established rent allowance schemes for private tenants.

Mr. Channon

At 31st March, 1971, about 64 per cent. Of local authorities in England and Wales operated rent rebate schemes for their own tenants under local Act powers.