§ 93. Mr. Prenticeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes to alter the income limits for the rate rebate scheme to take account of the recent increase in pensions and other benefits; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageYes. My right hon. Friend proposes shortly to lay before Parliament a draft Order under paragraph 14 of Schedule 9 to the General Rate Act, 1967, increasing with effect from 1st April, 1972, the income limits for entitlement to rate rebates to £12 a week for a single person and to £14.75 a week for a married couple. The dependent child's addition will be increased at the same time to £2.50.