HC Deb 18 March 1976 vol 907 cc594-5W
Mr. Peter Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce legislation which will provide for increased penalties for the ratepayers who fail to pay their rate demands within a stipulated period.

Mr. John Silkin

My right hon. Friend has no plans to do so.

Mr. Peer Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total cost at the latest available date of all judicial proceedings concerned with the late payment of rates.

Mr. John Silkin

I regret that this information is not available.