§ 45. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what will be the estimated total revenue raised by rates in 1981–82 ir England and Wales; and how this compares with the figures in 1978–79 at constant prices.
§ Mr. KingFrom rateable value and poundage information, it is estimated that approximately £9,500 million will be raised in rate revenue in England and Wales in 1981–82. This represents an increase in constant prices of approximately 6 per cent. since 1978–79.