§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the highest and lowest percentage increases in the rates for the year 1974–75 in the county of Cheshire.
§ Mr. OakesThe Department has not yet received details of all rate poundage for local authorities in Cheshire. However the information so far available indicates that increases in average rates will range from 52 per cent. to 73 per cent. for non-domestic properties and from 41 per cent. to 65 per cent. for domestic ratepayers.
§ Mr. Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average percentage increase in the rates for the year 1974–75 throughout England.
§ Mr. CroslandReturns from all authorities are not yet complete but present indications are of average increases compared with last year of about 30 per cent. for domestic rates and about 42 per cent. for non-domestic rates.