§ Mr. Durantasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what has been the percentage average domestic and non-domestic rate bills in London, England, Wales, and England and Wales, respectively, over the last three years;
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London England Wales England and Wales £ % £ % £ % £ % 1970–71 … … … 67 +8 45 +5 36 +9 45 +7 1971–72 … … … 74 +10 52 +16 42 +16 51 +13 1972–73 … … … 86 +16 58 +12 46 +9 58 +14 1973–74 … … … 86 — 63 +8 51 +11 63 +9 1974–75 … … … 101 +17 75 +19 34 -50 74 +27 1975–76* … … … 141 +39 94 +25 51 +50 91 +23 * 1975–76 figures are best estimates. Wales. Any question on regional planning strategies in Wales is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.