§ The Earl of Lauderdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the total amount of grants received by rating authorities in Scotland for 1979–80 and for 1980–81 respectively, in respect of rebates under the Rating (Disabled Persons) Act 1978, which have been paid to:
- (a) private households; and
- (b) institutions respectively.
§ The Earl of Mansfield£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 been received from all rating authorities. No record is held centrally of the classes of recipient to whom rebates are paid.