HL Deb 04 May 1988 vol 496 c676WA
Lord Chelwood

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Approximately how many people they expect would not be required to make any contribution to their council's spending if the Local Government Finance Bill were to become law without any further amendments.

The Minister of State, Department of the Environment (The Earl of Caithness)

We estimate that around half a million adults would be exempt from the community charge under Schedule 1 to the Local Government Finance Bill.