§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many households were in receipt of rate rebates and rent rebates and allowances in the London borough of Waltham Forest in each year since 1978–79.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe estimated number of households receiving rent rebates, rent allowances and rate rebates in the London borough of Waltham Forest in the years requested is as follows:
Year Rent rebates Rent allowances Rate rebates 1978–79 3,100 2,400 Not available 1979–80 3,000 2,200 12,900 1980–81 3,100 2,200 13,800 1981–82 3,400 2,200 16,800 1982–83* 8,200 2,300 22,500 1983–84 9,400 5,600 27,600 1984–85 13,200 7,200 30,400 * Includes from November 1982 for some and from April 1983 for all cases assistance with rent and rates formerly met through supplementary benefit.