§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many pensioners are receiving supplementation for rents; how many are enjoying the benefit of the rent rebate scheme; and 158W how these figures compare with the number who could be entitled.
§ Mr. AlisonAbout 38,000 pensioners are receiving help with their rent through the supplementary benefit scheme. In addition, some 20,000 tenants of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive receive rent rebates, but information is not readily available as to how many of these are pensioners.
It is not known how many pensioners are entitled to this financial help but do not claim it.