HC Deb 23 February 1979 vol 963 c344W
Mr. Alexander Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what procedures are available to ensure that the qualifying levels for rent and rate rebates keep pace with rate of inflation.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

My right hon. Friend has powers under section 17(2) of the Housing (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1972 to make regulations governing rent rebates, and under section 112 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to make regulations governing rate rebates. My right hon. Friend has used these powers each year.

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