HC Deb 02 December 1974 vol 882 c381W
30. Sir A. Meyer

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take in order to limit the increase in rates paid by householders and owners of commercial premises in Wales during the coming year.

Mr. John Silkin

Ratepayers throughout England and Wales will benefit from the greatly increased rate of grant we propose to pay local authorities next year.