Mr. John David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals he has to change the present rating system in Northern Ireland; whether the community charge basis for funding local government is being introduced into Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Copeland (Dr. Cunningham) on 2 November 1987, at column617.