Council Tax (Capping) (Hansard, 26 February 2004)

HC Deb 26 February 2004 vol 418 c555W 555W

§ Mr. Chope
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether he intends to exercise his capping powers in respect of the council tax increases announced by(a) Dorset Police Authority, (b) Dorset Fire Authority, (c) Christchurch borough council and (d) East Dorset district council. [156677]

§ Phil Hope
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister will take a view on whether to exercise its capping powers once the budget information from all authorities has been considered.