§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will amend the current community charge legislation so as to exempt from any liability those with a mental health handicap who live in accommodation of the Ark housing association and other special housing associations.
§ Mr. LangI have no plans to make any changes to the existing community charge arrangements. However, I have previously made it clear that I would be prepared to do so if particular circumstances showed that changes were necessary.
§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will exempt those with a mental handicap who live in property of the Ark housing association and other special housing associations from liability to all or part of the proposed council tax.
§ Mr. LangWe shall be considering the responses to the consultation paper on our council tax proposals before reaching final decisions on issues of this kind.