§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if his Department had any hand in providing information to theEvening Times for its article published on 10 April, a copy of which has been sent to him.
§ Mrs.FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what directions he has issued to poll tax registrars on when to choose freezing of bank accounts as a method of enforcing either fines for non-registration or for non-payment of the poll tax.
§ Mr. LangIndividual levying authorities are responsible for deciding when to take steps to recover civil penalties due for offences relating to community charges registration and arrears of community charges, and the means by which they do so. My right hon. and learned Friend has issued no instructions on these matters.