§ 31. Mr. AmessTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those district councils which have increased their rates by 50 per cent. in the last year.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThere are two authorities: Basildon increased its rates by 57.2 per cent. in 1989–90; Brighton increased its rates by 56.7 per cent. in 1989–90.