asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has now given further consideration to the possibility of disregarding service disablement pensions when assessing the income of ratepayers for the purpose of deciding whether an applicant qualifies for rebate under the Rating Act; and if he will make a statement.

I have nothing to add to my reply on 24th May to a Question by the hon. Member for Blackpool, South (Mr. Blaker).