§ Mr. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement on his progress in reviewing the rating systems; and what alternatives to domestic rates are under active consideration.
§ Mr. Marlandasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will produce a discussion paper on the Government's proposals for the reorganisation of the rating system.
§ Mr. HeseltineI refer my hon. Friends to the answer I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Leek (Mr. Knox).
§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received urging him to reform the domestic rating system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HeseltineI refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Leek (Mr. Knox). I have received many representations from a wide range of individuals and organisations.