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Mr. Sedgemore
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give the rate support grant at such levels as will enable district councils, such as Luton, to achieve a reasonable rate of growth in services and a nil rate increase.
Mr. Oakes
No, I cannot promise grant levels which would mean no rate increases for everyone.