Poll Tax Debts

HC Deb 15 June 1999 vol 333 cc72-3W

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the level of poll tax debts which remain unpaid; and if he will make a statement. [86346]

Mr. Jon Owen Jones

The information provided on local authority returns indicate that around £6.5 million of community charge arrears were still outstanding at 31 March 1999.

Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.