HC Deb 31 January 1973 vol 849 cc393-4W
Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further consideration has been given to the proposal to exclude central heating arrangements when assessing rateable values; what conclusions have been reached; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

I must ask the hon. Member to await the publication of the legislation to reform certain aspects of local government finance announced in the Queen's Speech on 31st October 1972.