§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is satisfied with the take-up of rate rebates, particularly by tenants in both the public and the private rented sector; and, if not, what action he proposes to take to improve the position.
§ Mr. John SilkinI shall not be in a position to judge the success of the rebate scheme in the sectors my hon. Friend mentions until the survey my Department is undertaking is completed. But indications so far seem to show an encouraging take-up.