HC Deb 22 March 1978 vol 946 cc564-5W
Mrs. Wise

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will list in the Official Report any means-tested grants, benefits or rebates which test the income of a person or persons from whom the claimant has no legal right to demand financial support.

Mr. Armstrong

Under the rent rebate, rent allowance, and rate rebate schemes the income of such persons is assessed in certain circumstances, usually when they are married to or living with the tenant or occupier. Such assessments may also possibly be made for the purpose of house renovation grants, at local authorities' discretion, in cases of potential hardship.