HC Deb 31 January 1973 vol 849 cc421-2W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average percentage increase in the revaluation of domestic properties in Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas

On average the increase in the rateable values of domestic properties in Wales is 138 per cent.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what estimate he has made of the average amount of rates increase which domestic ratepayers in Wales will have to pay on the new valuation lists.

Mr. Peter Thomas

This will not be known until local authorities have fixed their rate poundages for 1973–74.