§ 34. Mr. Rentonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has now decided to introduce legislation to change the present method of collecting rates; and, if so, when he will do so.
§ Mr. KingA Green Paper, "Alternatives to Domestic Rates" was published on 16 December last. Comments have been requested by 31 March 1982. The Government are committed to reform and wish to proceed as quickly as practicable, though timing must depend on the outcome of consultation.