HC Deb 14 November 1973 vol 864 cc159-60W
Mrs. Shirley Williams

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now increase the statutory deduction from gross rateable values to reflect the full change in the value of money between 1962, when it was established, and the current year.

Mr. Graham Page

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to a similar Question from the hon. Member for Willesden, East (Mr. Fresson) yesterday.