§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the average band D council tax levels in Lancashire in(a) 1997, (b) 1998, (c) 1999, (d) 2000 and (e) 2001. [153165]
§ Ms Beverley HughesThe average band D council tax levels for Lancashire for 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000 and 2000–01 are shown in the table. Billing authorities are required to set their council taxes for 2001–02 by 11 March and notify the Department within seven days. We plan to publish the information shortly.630W
Average Band D council tax bill for billing authorities Lancashire Average Band D own council tax for Lancashire county council Year (£)1 Increase (%) (£) Increase (%) 1997–98 759 6.1 588 5.4 1998–99 848 11.6 673 14.5 1999–2000 914 7.9 731 8.5 2000–01 963 5.3 768 5.2 1 Average council tax bill for a Band D dwelling (occupied by two adults) in shire districts within the area of Lancashire county council.