§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services on what date he expects to make an announcement that will enable any tenant currently benefiting from either housing benefit or rate rebate, or both, to calculate the proportion of rent and rates for which they will be responsible after April 1988.
§ Mr. PortilloMy right hon. Friend announced on 27 October at columns 179–81 the proposed maximum levels of housing benefit (including rate rebates), applicable amounts, tapers and other components of the calculation which will apply from April 1988. The level of an individual's rent or rates is the other important factor in the calculations.