HC Deb 21 May 1974 vol 874 cc69-70W
20. Mr. Cronin

asked the Secretary of State for Defence approximately how many soldiers are drawing rent rebates for their married quarters; and approximately how many are receiving supplementary social security payments.

Mr. John

About 4,500 soldiers are drawing rent rebates in respect of their married accommodation. Soldiers may claim the family income supplement if their income is below the prescribed amount for the size of their family. We do not know how many claim but it is likely to be few.