Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Caroline Flint (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 20 June 2011 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Topical Questions
- Question
- We have already heard today about the concerns over the level of charges being raised on the old and vulnerable in our communities as a result of the cuts, but it is not only those people who are facing increases in charges. Tory-run Wandsworth and Bexley councils are planning to charge children to play on their swings. Will the Secretary of State join me in condemning this fun tax, or is pay to play now official Government policy?
- Answer
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Let us be clear: under the Labour Administration councils were harangued about not charging. Councils were instructed to charge more. We will look at the level of charging in the context of the reform of local government finance, but it ill becomes the Labour party to suggest what the right hon. Lady is now suggesting when under Labour charges went up and the council tax doubled.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 530 c17
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Notes
- Lead question not printed
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Local government finance Playgrounds
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