§ Mr. Goodladasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the 314W average domestic rate bill in Cheshire for each year since 1974–75, including 1978–79; what percentage increase this represented over the average bills for the previous year; and how these percentages compared with the national average in each year.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe figures are as follows:
Average annual rate payment* (£) per domestic hereditament in Cheshire Percentage increase in (2) over previous year Percentage increase over previous year for all authorities in England and Wales (1) (2) (3) (4) 1974–75 86.95 ֵ† 1975–76 105.18 21 23 1976–77 115.89 10 9 1977–78 128.48 11 15 1978–79 149.97 17 10 * Before allowing for rate rebates on special domestic relief payable in respect of 1974–75. † Changes in local authority boundaries and responsibilities at reorganisation in April 1974 prevent a precise comparison being made.