§ Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will issue for consultation drafts of the code of guidance and regulations covering the duty on local authorities to consult representatives of industrial and commercial ratepayers, introduced by clause 13 of the Rates Bill.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinI have today sent to interested bodies drafts of the code of guidance and the regulations covering information to be provided to those representatives being consulted and have placed copies in the Library of the House. Comments are being sought by Friday 3 August.