HC Deb 12 March 1987 vol 112 cc271-2W
Mr. Heddle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what arrangements he proposes to make for those on low incomes to receive help in paying their community charges.

Mr. Ridley

The Government intend to make provision for a rebate scheme based on the revised rate rebate scheme to be introduced in 1988. Each person liable would be required to make some community charge payment. The social security White Paper suggested that each household makes at least 20 per cent. contribution towards domestic rates. Final decisions on the operation of the scheme will be taken nearer the time and in the light of our objective of improving accountability in local authorities.