Trade Refuse Collection (West Lancashire)

HC Deb 25 April 1978 vol 948 cc499-500W

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take to ensure that the losses incurred by the West Lancashire District Council in not making a charge for the collection of trade refuse are recovered for the benefit of ratepayers.

Mr. Marks

I am still considering the letter I have had from the West Lancashire District Council on this subject. I

AVERAGE REBATED RENT'S OF LOCAL AUTHORITY DWELLINGS
ENGLAND AND WALES: 1967, 1967, 1972, 1977
£ per week
	1967	1972	1977
April	1.69	2.71	4.86
October	1.78	3.05	4.95

Notes:

(1) The figures given do not take account of rebates paid through supplementary benefit, which is calculated on the basis of the full rent, where applicable.

(2) The present mandatory rent rebate scheme was introduced in 1972.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what was the total sum paid in rent rebates in 1977; and what was the total number of recipients;

(2) what was the total number of rent allowances in 1977; and what was the total sum paid out under this head.

Mr. Armstrong

The latest available information is as follows:

shall write to my hon. Friend as soon as I have reached a decision.