HC Deb 21 June 1979 vol 968 cc684-5W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the eligibility for rate rebates for a single person, married couple, married couple with one, two and four children as a percentage of (a) gross and (b) net average earnings for each year since the scheme's inception.

Mr. King

The question cannot be answered in the form requested, because eligibility would vary with rates and income among other factors. If the hon. Member would care to write to me with more specific questions, including assumptions about the income and rate levels in which he is interested, I shall see whether the information could be provided.