§ Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many local authorities have indicated their intention of implementing the sections of the Local Government Act, 1966, relating to the rating of unoccupied properties in the coming municipal year and subsequently.
§ Mr. MacCollBy 6th March my right hon. Friend had received notifications from 22 authorities in England and Wales that they had resolved to apply these provisions in their areas.
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§ Mr. Wellbelovedasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether it is his intention to exercise his powers under the Local Government Act, 1966, and introduce regulations concerning the rating of unoccupied properties in the Greater London area; and what representations he has received in this connection from London borough councils or local authority associations.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend's only power to make regulations under these provisions relate to possible extension of relief from liability. He has received no representations from the bodies mentioned about such regulations.