§ 78. Sir C. Taylorasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how Her Majesty's Government intend to implement the Resolution of the House, passed on 1st May, 1964, relating to education and rates; and when he now expects to receive the report of the Allen Committee dealing with rating generally.
§ Sir K. JosephThe question what changes may be needed in the arrangements for bearing the cost of education and other local government services is being considered as part of the Government's general review of central and local government finance and the rating system. The Secretary of State for Scotland and I hope to receive the report of the Allen Committee on the impact of rates on householders in the autumn.