§ Mr. ButlerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish a table showing for each local authority the maximum possible increase in community charge from 1991–92 to 1992–93 before capping is applied.
§ Mr. KeyMy right hon. Friend announced his provisional capping criteria for 1992–93 on 26 November. Once authorities have set their budgets he will take his capping decisions having regard to all appropriate considerations, including those budgets. On the basis of our proposed settlement the community charge for standard spending will be about £257, but efficient authorities should be able to set charges which are even lower.