§ 25. Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he now expects to be able to announce his proposals for reform of the rating system.
§ Mr. KingI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Wigan (Mr. Fitch) and to my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth, East, (Mr. Atkinson) earlier today.
§ 62. Mr. McGuireasked the Secretary of Stare for the Environment when last he discussed with the representatives of local authorities plans for the abolition of the rating system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KingLocal authority representatives submitted views as part of the consultation associated with the Government's Green Paper "Alternatives to Domestic Rates" (Cmnd. 8449) early last year. These have been carefully considered. I will announce our conclusions as soon as possible.