§ Dr. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish the total rate rise in poundage and percentage terms, at ratepayer level, in every local authority in England between 1979–80 and 1985–86, whole period, ranked from biggest increase to smallest increase, by class.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerI have today placed in the Library the available information covering the period 1981–82 to 1985–86 for all rating authorities, and for the period 1979–80 to 1985–86 for metropolitan districts and London boroughs. Information for shire districts for the earlier period can be provided only at disproportionate cost.