§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the average amount payable in Wales for a residential 404W property of average rateable value in 1977–78 and 1980–81.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsI assume that my hon. Friend refers to the amount of rates payable. The average domestic rate bill in Wales in 1977–78 was £69. It is estimated that in 1980–81 it will be of the order of £122.
§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Wales what would be the rates on a residential property of average rateable value in Wales in 1977–78 and 1980–81 if local authorities were not receiving rate support grant, needs and resources elements, or the domestic subvention.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsIt is estimated that if there had been no rate support grant and domestic rate relief, average domestic rate bills in Wales would have been approximately £320 in 1977–78 and £477 in 1980–81.