§ 37. Mr. John Harveyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has taken note of the petition submitted to him by the hon. Member for Walthamstow, East, on behalf of nearly 15,000 ratepayers in Waltham-stow; and what action he proposes to take, within the limits of his powers, in response to these petitioners.
§ Mr. CrossmanYes. As my hon. Friend the Joint Parliamentary Secretary has already indicated to the hon. Member I understand and sympathise with the petitioners' feelings. But the level of the rate is a matter for the council.