§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions by what mechanism and to what value his Department compensates for loss of council tax income to local authorities resulting from the 50 per cent. discount on second homes. [119181]
§ Ms Beverley Hughes[holding answer 14 April 2000]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 15 February 2000, Official Report, column 469W.