§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in accordance with the decision of the House, he will now introduce a Rate Support Grant (Amendment) Order, or alternative measures, to provide urgent relief to ratepayers faced with rate increases.
§ Mr. CroslandI am still considering with my colleagues the implications of the outcome of the debate on 27th June.
§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the decision taken by the House on Thursday 27th June, he will now take steps to give a measure of relief to rural ratepayers.