§ Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total number of people in the Yorkshire and Humberside Region who were receiving rate rebates during the years 1971–72, 1972–73 and 1973–74 respectively.
§ Mr. OakesAbout 77,000 in 1971–72 and 88,000 in 1972–73. The figures for 1973–74 will take a little time to prepare and I will write to my hon. Friend as soon as I have done so.