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Mr. Peter Bruinvels
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to how much money has been spent to date by each of the rate-capped local authorities on publicity campaings opposing rate capping; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Patrick Jenkin
I do not have precise information though the sums are considerable, because of their concern about such matters, the Government have set up the committee of enquiry chaired by David Widdicombe.