§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will estimate the additional amount which will be payable in water rates by ratepayers of Weymouth, following the proposed formation of the new water board.
§ Mr. MacCollI understand that the current water rate in Weymouth is 4d. in the pound on gross value, which is equivalent to about 6d. in the pound on net annual value. The Order which my right hon. Friend is making provides for a maximum rate in Weymouth of about 9½d. in the pound on net annual value when the new board starts to operate, and the maximum would be increased after five years and again after ten years. Whether the board would need in the later years to charge up to the maximum would depend on the level of their expenditure.