§ 46. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has for imposing a new type of local tax as a supplement to rate income.
§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish in the near future a Green Paper setting out the alternatives for financing of local government services.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals the Government have for readjusting the payment of local rates on a basis of local income tax, or some other form of payment according to means and ability; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinThe Government's views on the financial aspects of local government reform will be published as soon as it has completed its studies of these matters.