§ Mr. Brightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the Government have any proposals to exempt foreign students studying in Great Britain from the provisions of the rent and rate rebate legislation.
§ Mr. StanleyNo such proposals have been made.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how quickly after a local authority increases the rent of a council tenant in receipt of a rate and/or rent rebate, his Department pays the increased amount to the claimant or the local authority.
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§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergRent and rate rebates are granted to tenants by local authorities. Exchequer contributions to reimburse authorities are paid on the basis of authorities' twice yearly estimates of entitlement.