HC Deb 21 May 1990 vol 173 c52W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he proposes to impose a surcharge on local authorities levying a high poll tax in Wales.

Mr. Grist

No.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he proposes to exempt from the poll tax elderly or infirm persons cared for by their families at home;

(2) if he proposes to introduce banding upwards for the poll tax in Wales.

Mr. David Hunt

The Government are reviewing the operation of the community charge system. It is too early to say what changes might be made.

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