§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about the need to amend section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 to prevent one local authority from spending money on the provision of services which are the statutory responsibility of another local authority; and what has been his response.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettMy right hon. Friend has recently received representations on this matter from the Socialist Educational Association, the Confederation for the Advancement of State Education and the Cheadle and Wythenshawe constituency Labour Parties. The substance of the replies has been that there are at present
Average domestic rate payment per hereditament* Percentage increase over previous year Year England and Wales England Wales England and Wales England Wales £ £ £ per cent. per cent. per cent. 1974–75 A … … 67.9 69.9 33.3 14 16 -23 1974–75 B … … — — — 25 27 -20 1975–76 A … … 91.7 94.2 51.4 35 35 54 1975–76 B … … — — — 24 23 49 1976–77 … … 100.4 102.9 59.2 9 9 15 1977–78 … … 115.9 118.8 68.0 15 15 15 1978–79† … … 126.9 130.0 76.4 9 9 12 A. Adjusted to take account of special domestic relief announced in July 1974. B. Not adjusted to take account of special domestic relief announced in July 1974. * Before allowing for rate rebates. † Provisional estimates.