§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent consideration he has given to seeking powers to enable local authorities to impose full or partial rating on empty houses and properties; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageI would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Northants, South (Mr. Arthur Jones) on 25th June 1973.