§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to maintain the current differential between council tax bills in Wales and England. [4293]
§ Mr. HagueIn some years it will be necessary for local authorities to raise a greater proportion of their revenue locally. The actual level of council tax will be set by local authorities but I expect there to be a large differential between council tax levels in Wales and England for the foreseeable future.