§ 28. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs 154W if he is aware that in various parts of the country local authorities are increasing the rates to householders who have installed central heating; and what instructions have been given to his officials regarding the extent to which central heating systems are to be included in domestic valuations in view of the further burden on ratepayers.
§ Mr. RipponMy right hon. Friend understands that some rateable values have been increased to take account of central heating installations. As to the second part of the Question, may I refer the hon. Member to the Written Answers given on 19th April to Questions by my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff, North (Mr. Box).