§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average rent and rates addition paid with supplementary benefit in 1982–83.
§ Dr. BoysonAn overall average for 1982–83 is not available because of the partial start of the housing benefit scheme. The average amount of housing requirement for tenants added into the supplementary benefit assessment in a week in August 1982* was £16.14. The housing requirement is the amount included in the assessment of requirements after deducting income from sub-tenants, charges for amenities, rent and rate rebates in payment to the claimant and attributable contributions from non-dependents in the household.
* Source: August Quarterly Statistical Inquiry.