§ Mr. RendelTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will split band G of the council tax into narrower bands. [26781]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordMy right hon. Friend has no plans to do so.
§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the council tax payable by a band D household for each local authority area in Essex, excluding parish council precepts. [26877]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordThe council tax payable by a band D household for each local authority area in Essex, excluding parish precepts is as listed.
1996–97 £ Basildon 651.96 Braintree 588.33 Brentwood 583.38 Castle Point 636.84 Chelmsford 591.70 Colchester 607.61 Epping Forest 573.82 Harlow 704.55 Maldon 561.96 Rochford 586.71 Southend on Sea 573.00 Tendring 583.94 Thurrock 605.34 Uttlesford 568.81