Written question asked by Simon Coombs (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Deben (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: If he will make an announcement on the capping arrangements for 1997-98.

Answer: Mr. Simon Coombs: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make an announcement on the capping arrangements for 1997-98. [21655] Mr. Gummer: All local authorities have now set their budgets for 1997-98. The next step in council tax capping is for the Secretary of State to announce capping principles for all authorities. However, in view of the announcement of the general election, I consider it more appropriate that decisions on capping should be taken by the next Administration. This is the approach which was adopted in 1992.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21655; 292 c693-4W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Council tax capping Expenditure Local government Local government finance