§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate the number of pensioner households and pensioner tax units, both single persons and married couples, who would be eligible for a community charge rebate under a taper of(a) 20 per cent. and (b) 15 per cent. in calculating rebate entitlement.
§ Mr. Howard[holding answer 23 May 1988]: The information requested is as set out. The estimates assume that the community charge is fully in place.
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England, thousands 20 per cent, taper 15 per cent, taper 1. Pensioner households 2,260 2,400 2. Pensioner tax units 2,920 3,080
§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will recalculate the number of pensioner households and pensioner tax units, both single persons and married couples, who(a) gain and (b) lose under the community charge on the basis of a taper of 15 per cent. for calculating entitlement to rebate.
§ Mr. Howard[holding answer 23 May 1988]The information requested is as set out:
England, thousands Number 1. Pensioner households Gaining 3,120 Losing 1,150 2. Pensioner tax units Gaining 3,470 Losing 1,960