HC Deb 04 March 1981 vol 1000 c123W
37. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has received of the likely percentage increase in rates in 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. King

Authorities are presently sending information to my Department on rate poundages for 1981–82. We have not yet received sufficient returns to make any firm estimate of the average increase overall.