HC Deb 23 May 1975 vol 892 cc681-2W
Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to oblige councils to give a discount to ratepayers who pay in advance.

Mr. Oakes

Rating authorities may already, at their discretion. grant dis- counts to ratepayers who pay the whole of the net amount due by a specified date.