HC Deb 22 October 1981 vol 10 cc188-9W

Mr. Alfred Morris asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will list for each authority, separately for both 1979-80 and 1980-81, the grants they have received under the provisons of section 69 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 in respect of rebates under the Rating (Disabled Persons) Act 1978 that have been paid to (a) private households and (b) institutions.

Mr. King:

Figures are not available in the detail requested but, to date, payments to local authorities against final claims in respect of rebates under the Rating (Disabled Persons) Act 1978 are:—

£
1979–80 (360 authorities) 8,385,247
1980–81 (317 authorities) 15,563,997