HC Deb 24 November 1970 vol 807 c61W
46. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has for imposing a new type of local tax as a supplement to rate income.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish in the near future a Green Paper setting out the alternatives for financing of local government services.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals the Government have for readjusting the payment of local rates on a basis of local income tax, or some other form of payment according to means and ability; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The Government's views on the financial aspects of local government reform will be published as soon as it has completed its studies of these matters.