HC Deb 11 February 1983 vol 36 cc474-5W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people in Northern Ireland are at present receiving help with their rent or rates by means of (a) supplementary benefits and (b) rent and rates rebates or allowances.

Mr. John Patten

At present some 105,000 householders on supplementary benefit are being assisted with their rent and rates. A further 66,200 are receiving rent or rate rebates or rent allowances.