§ Mr. Cookasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what total grants received by the rating authorities for 1979–80 and 1980–81 in respect of rebates under the Rating (Disabled Persons) Act 1978 have been paid to (a) private households and (b) institutions.
§ Mr. Rifkind£2.2 million and £3.4 million have been paid to local authorities in respect of rebates granted during 1979–80 and 1980–81, respectively, under the Rating (Disabled Persons) Act 1978. These are not final amounts for the years in question since audited claims have not yet been received from all rating authorities. No record is held centrally of the classes of recipient to whom rebates are paid.