HC Deb 16 June 1997 vol 296 c37W
Mr. Todd

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what(a) timetable and (b) process will be followed for the removal of capping on the budgets of local authorities. [3741]

Mr. Raynsford

We have given a commitment to do away with crude and universal capping, although we will retain reserve powers to control excessive council tax increases. We are now considering ways to implement our commitment.