HC Deb 30 March 1988 vol 130 cc562-3W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list those district councils which, in addition to the rates, impose an additional charge per week on ratepayers for the collection of trade refuse from their commercial and industrial premises.

Dr. Mawhinney

As there is no duty on district councils in Northern Ireland to notify the Government whether or not they charge for waste collection, the information requested is not available centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

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