§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the average non-domestic rate poundage in England and Wales for 1987–88; and if he will list those local authorities with (a) the highest and (b) the lowest rate poundages in England and Wales.
§ Mr. HowardThe average non-domestic rate poundage in England and Wales in 1987–88 is 224.8p. The authority with the highest non-domestic poundage in England and Wales is Manchester at 354.5p and the authority with the lowest is Kensington and Chelsea at 117.4p.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the annual estimated receipts from non-domestic rates in England and Wales for 1987–88.
§ Mr. HowardThe annual receipts from non-domestic rates in England and Wales in 1987–88 are estimated to be £8.6 billion.