HC Deb 05 July 1972 vol 840 c145W
Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the actual or estimated cost of rate rebates in England and Wales for the financial years 1970–71 and 1971–72.

Mr. Graham Page

The actual cost of rate rebates in England and Wales in the financial year 1970–71 was £14.62million, of which £10.96 million was met by Exchequer grants. The estimated figures for 1971–72 are £17.76 million and £13.32 million respectively.

Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated cost of rate rebates for 1972–73.

Mr. Graham Page

The estimated cost of rate rebates in England and Wales in the financial year 1972–73 is £20.42 million, of which £15.34 million will be met by Exchequer grants.