§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Coventry, South-East of 5 February,Official Report, column 101, whether similar allowance for losses has been made in respect of the collection of the poll tax; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Key[holding answer 15 February 1991]: No. It would not be appropriate to make such an allowance in respect of the collection of the community charge.