HC Deb 10 May 1983 vol 42 c245W
Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total cost of rate rebates, excluding those paid with supplementary benefit, in England and Wales in 1981–82 and 1982–83.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Based on rate rebates returns, the information requested, including local authorities contributions, is £322 million for 1981–82. Figures for 1982–83 are not yet available.