HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 cc152-3W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Environment what is the estimated cost of administering (a) rent rebates, (b) rent allowances and (c) rate rebates.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

Estimated administration costs in 1979–80 for rent rebates and allowances paid direct by local authorities in England and Wales are £9.5 million and £4.4 million respectively. No estimate is available for rate rebates.