§ 35. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many borough or district councils have maintained or reduced their rates since 1977.
§ Mr. KingSixteen local authorities maintained or reduced their rate pound-ages in 1978–79 compared with 1977–78 and two in 1979–80 compared with 1978–79.
§ 37. Mr. Allan Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average rate increase already announced by local authorities; and what is his estimate of the average rate increase to be expected in the financial year 1980–81.
§ Mr. KingToo few authorities have made returns for any reliable estimate to be made of the average rate increase already announced by local authorities or of the average rate increase for 1980–81.
§ 44. Mr. Jim Marshallasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is yet able to assess the average rate poundage in England and Wales for 1980–81.