§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, when the Social Security and Housing Benefits Bill is enacted and regulations made under it, all occupiers of dwellings as defined in clause 25(4) will be eligible for rebates and allowances under the schemes providing he or she is financially eligible, and in the case of rent allowances, he or she is making some form of payment in respect of the dwelling including payments for services, facilities, and so on; and when the draft regulations relating to these schemes will be published.
§ Mr. RossiIt is anticipated that all occupiers of dwellings who are liable to make payments by way of rent or rates will be eligible for rebates or allowances with the exception of Crown tenants. Rent allowances will be based 443W on the claimant's income and "eligible" rent paid. This rent will be defined by regulations, but will exclude payments for rates, water and sewerage charges, heating, board and other specified services. The draft regulations will be published as soon as possible, but no firm date can be given.