§ Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware that some water boards are applying the new housing assessments for collecting water rate without reducing the rate per £ sterling, thereby collecting increased amounts; and whether he proposes to issue guidance on this point.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend has already told all water undertakers in a circular last November that he expected them, as far as practicable, to adjust their rate poundages after revaluation so as to do no more than maintain their income, and that where some increase in income was necessary this should be kept to a minimum. He is not aware that this advice has been disregarded.