HC Deb 19 December 1984 vol 70 c254W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on Scottish Development Department circular letter 72/1972 concern-ing the disregarding of war disablement and war pensions for the purposes of rent and rebate schemes.

Mr. Ancram

On 1 April 1983 the rent rebate scheme was replaced by housing benefit, which is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services. As a consequence, SDD circular letter 72/1972 has been cancelled.