HC Deb 23 July 1956 vol 557 cc9-10W
Mr. McKay

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware that by taking electricity out of the rate and substituting a grant under Section 100 of the Electricity Act, 1948,

— Sea Trout Salmon (including grilse)
1952 1953 1952 1953
Total number caught 159,356 153,050 386,842 353,717
Percentage taken by nets 70 70 89 86
Percentage of netting total taken by fixed nets (including bag-nets) 36 32 55 59

many local authorities including Walls-end are now suffering a financial oss of as much as 1s. 4d. in the £; and if he will introduce amending legislation in the near future to the benefit of local authorities regarding this special item.

Mr. Sandys

I am aware of the general effect of Part V of the Local Government Act, 1948, to which I assume the hon. Member refers. This and other rating problems are within the scope of the review of local Government finance, which is at present being undertaken.

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