§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice he has given to local authorities about demands for rate reduction due to complete failure of public services as a result of industrial disputes this winter.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettMy right hon. Friend has not given any such advice. It is for local authorities to determine their own rates having regard to the expenditure which they expect to incur and their other sources of income.