§ 59. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government, now that he has received the Allen Committee Report, if he will make an interim statement to the House on the Government's policy towards its conclusions.
§ Mr. CrossmanI have taken a first look at this formidable report which contains much information that is new. The Committee's task was to ascertain facts and the Government will take these into account in their examination of local government finance, including the rating system.