§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is his estimate of the average percentage relative reduction on the rates to be paid by industry in Wales in 1982–83 arising directly out of his changes in the distribution of rate support grant in Wales.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsRate levels for 1982–83 will of course depend on the budget decisions made by local authorities. However if authorities plan to spend at the level implied by the 1982–83 Welsh rate suppoort grant settlement there should be little or no increase in the average level of rates for industry and commerce.