§ 23. Mr Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will set up an expert body to examine the existing rating systems in the province.
§ Mr. Concannon:The system of rating at present operating in Northern Ireland was introduced as recently as 1973 following the recommendation by the Review Body on Local Government in Northern Ireland made as part of its carefully considered proposals for the reorganisation of local government in Northern Ireland. I will, however, look at the question again in the light of any action taken in England and Wales on the report of the Layfield Committee.