§ Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the concern felt by local authorities, small shopkeepers and householders at the present unfair position with regard to industrial derating; and whether he will now introduce the necessary legislation to abolish this present unfair system of rating.
§ Mr. SandysI would refer the hon. Member to my full statement given on 6th December to my right hon. Friend the Member for Blackburn. West (Mr. Assheton).