§
Dr. Boyson
[pursuant to his reply, 25 June 1984, c. 355]: The information is not available in the precise form requested. However, information is available as follows:
Number of pensioner households receiving help with housing costs— England and Wales |
From supplementary benefit at |
Thousands |
November 1978 |
1,484 |
November 1979 |
1,479 |
December 1980 |
1,455 |
December 1981 |
1,494 |
December 1982 |
*1,538 |
* Includes cases certificated in the partial start of housing benefit. |
From rate rebates, rent rebates and allowances—England and Wales |
Thousands |
|
Rate rebates |
Rent rebates |
Rent allowances |
1978 |
* |
* |
* |
1979 |
1,950 |
650 |
150 |
246W
|
Rate rebates |
Rent rebates |
Rent allowances |
1980 |
2,050 |
690 |
190 |
1981 |
2,150 |
710 |
180 |
1982 |
2,200 |
680 |
180 |
* Comparable information is not readily available. |