§ Mr. Newtonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the number of rate rebates granted in Great Britain; and how many were estimated to be in respect of families with dependent children in the latest year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettIn the year ending 31st March 1977, 3.04 million households in Great Britain received rate rebates. Of these we estimate that about 15 per cent. were families with dependent children.