§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the latest information on the level of rates being decided by Welsh local authorities for 1981–82; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsFull details of Welsh local authorities' rating decisions for 1981–82 are not yet available but present indications are that on average general rate poundages will be about 13 per cent. higher and domestic rate poundages about 18 per cent. higher than those for 1980–81.