HC Deb 05 March 1973 vol 852 cc18-9W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he can now estimate the number of people facing rate increases as a result of re-rating.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to a similar Question from the hon. Member for Heywood and Royton (Mr. Joel Barnett) on 23rd January 1973.—[Vol. 849, c.95.]

Mrs. Knight

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is now able to make a statement to announce what action the Government propose to take to alleviate the burden on domestic ratepayers in 1973–74 arising from revaluation.

Mr. Rippon

I will do so shortly.