asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is now able to forecast, by types of authority, average percentage rate increases likely in 1975–76 for domestic ratepayers, both with and without taking account of the 1974–75 domestic rate relief scheme, and for non-domestic ratepayers.

The figures are:—relinquish control of housing estates in areas outside their own to the local authorities in such areas.

I shall answer this Question tomorrow.