§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the band D council tax levied in respect of each of the police authorities in Wales in 1995–96 and 1996–97; what was the percentage increase in each case; and if he will make a statement. [29588]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe information requested is given in the following table. It would be noted that, for 1996–97, part of the area of the South Wales police authority—that of the Rhymney Valley district council—is transferred to the area of Gwent police authority.
Amounts of band D council tax bills relating to the levy by the relevant police authority, by police authority area Police authority 1995–96 £ 1996–97 £ Percentage increase Dyfed-Powys 38.31 46.57 21.6 Gwent 38.69 46.78 20.9 North Wales 37.88 46.21 22.0 South Wales 38.23 46.36 21.3 Source:
Local authority budget requirements returns.