HC Deb 24 July 1974 vol 877 cc465-6W
42. Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has for reviewing his policy on the granting of office development permits.

Mr. Crosland

I am not yet ready to make an announcement.

43. Mr. Hugh Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in his consideration of his rates policy, he will take into account the position of county councils such as Staffordshire where inflation has made the imposition of a rate increase precept in September inevitable, unless he brings forward orders increasing the rate support grant of the central Government.

Mr. Oakes

Yes.