§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to increase the amount of assistance available from his Department's budget to help those on low incomes with the payment of rates; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe White Paper (Cmnd. 9691) sets out the Government's proposals for social security benefits including assistance with rates through housing benefit, which will, however, need to be developed in the light of discussions on the Green Paper on local government finance.