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Mrs. Thatcher
asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what consultations he is having with local authorities about the new local tax he is proposing.
Mr. Crossman
Although I am convinced that rates must be replaced by a fairer local tax, the shape of this must depend on the future structure of local government. I shall have no specific proposals for such a tax for some time to come.