§ 1992. Mr. Allenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his best estimate of the average pyment of the poll tax to be levied upon each adult in Nottingham in each of the years (a) 1990, (b) 1991 and (c)
§ Mr. HowardSince the new system will not come into effect until 1990, it is not possible to say what the level of 51W the community charge in Nottingham will be when it is introduced. However, I refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Copeland (Dr. Cunningham) on 29 June, at column 44.
§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what amendments he proposes to introduce following the introduction of the community charge to existing legislation which bases levels of compensation upon gross or rateable values; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HowardAlternative methods of assessing statutory compensation payments which are currently based on rateable or annual value are under consideration. Non-domestic rateable values will of course continue.