HC Deb 09 July 1987 vol 119 c222W
Mr. Favell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the (a) number and (b) proportion of those living in metropolitan borough councils who will be liable to pay only the minimum 20 per cent. of the proposed community charge.

Mr. Howard

There are approximately 8.5 million adults living in the metropolitan areas. Of these, it is estimated that about 1.3 million, or 15 per cent. could receive the benefit of 80 per cent. rebates of their community charge.