§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what allowance for water bills is included in the calculation of individual income support.
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§ Miss WiddecombeThere is no separate allowance for water rates in income support. Water is one of the many items of expenditure which vary. The general movement of prices is reflected in the uprating index applied to income support and the other income-related benefits.
From this April the uprating index used for the income-related benefits has been modified to include water rates, certain miscellaneous costs and, for 1992–93, 20 per cent. of the community charge.