§ Q7. Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Prime Minister how many letters he has received to date about general rate increases in England and Wales for the current year; and what reply he has sent.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no exact record, but estimate that about 500 letters to me from the general public have dealt, at least in part, with some aspect of rates. The nature of the reply depends on the terms of the letter.