§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date he received a copy of the report of the committee of inquiry into the rating system in typed, or other final, form, prior to its publication; and whether he intends that the report should be made publicly available before 6th May.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend received the typescript of the report of the Committee of Inquiry into Local Government Finance on 9th March. I308W cannot yet say how long it will take to print and publish.