§ Sir John Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total obtained in the last year from general rates; and what was the total cost of collection.
§ Mr. KingIn 1978–79, general rates of £5,070 million—after deducting rebates, but including the cost of collection—were raised in England and Wales. The cost of collection for local authorities was £87 million.