HC Deb 13 February 1997 vol 290 cc294-5W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the impact on council tax rates in Wales of the revenue and capital settlements for 1997–98 for Welsh police forces; and if he will make a statement. [14138]

Mr. Hague

For 1997–98, the proportion of settlement spending met by central Government support has increased. This means that the proportion to be met by council tax has decreased. The actual level of council tax set by police authorities will depend on the extent to which they budget above my plans.