HC Deb 08 May 1984 vol 59 c352W
21. Mr. Boyes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many recent representations he has received about the impact on social services of the Government's proposals on rate capping.

Mr. John Patten

Representations have been made in the course of various meetings with local authority interests. In addition we have received a question from the hon. Member himself about the effects of the rate capping proposals which was answered on 27 March at column156, and two letters, one from another hon. Member, and one from a voluntary organisation.