§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations his Department has received from the town clerk of Manchester with regard to the Local Government Finance (No. 2) Bill; what reply is being sent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KingThe town clerk and chief executive of the city of Manchester wrote to the Department on 11 December 1981 forwarding a resolution of the council, which made a number of points about the original Local Government Finance Bill, reform of the rating system and local government finance generally. One of my officials replied on 18 January and I am arranging for a copy of the letter to be sent to the right hon. Member. The Department has recently received a further letter from the town clerk and chief executive and a reply will be sent shortly.