§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether, in view of the fact that the Report of the Allen Committee on Rating is not now expected until next year, he will consider taking interim steps to relieve hardship resulting from the impact of rates.
§ Sir K. JosephYes, but as I have already told the House there can be no question of legislation to affect this year's rates.