§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he intends to have consultations with local authorities in Wales regarding the domestic rating system.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsAs indicated in the House on Wednesday 30 July by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment, the Government are still studying the issues and alternatives to the present domestic rating system.
At an appropriate stage we shall want to consult local authorities, both in England and in Wales, and other bodies who might have an interest.—[Vol. 989, c. 1501–2.]