§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans his Department has to enable London to be considered in the future as a suitable city to host the Olympic games.
Authority's 1993–94 budget Proposed cap Original council tax for 2 adult band D dwelling Council tax reduction implied by proposed cap for 2 adult band D dwelling £ million £ million £ £ Castle Point 8.470 7.97 625 18 Gloucestershire 316.889 306.61 (474–636) 55 Harlow 17.953 11.20 987 288 The principles that I have adopted for selecting these authorities broadly give effect to the provisional criteria which I announced to the House on 26 November 1992.
I consider, on the basis of all the available information, that my proposed caps are reasonable, appropriate and achievable in all the circumstances of the authorities concerned. If the authorities accept my proposed caps new lower bills will be able to be issued without delay.
Authorities have 28 days in which to accept or challenge my proposed caps. In the latter case, they must specify an alternative cap, together with their reasons for it. In such circumstances, it is open to me to set the final cap at the level originally proposed or some different
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§ Mr. BaldryNone.