Rates limits set on Labour councils

Title

Rates limits set on Labour councils

Genre

Speech

TX Date

25 Feb 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:29

Description

Extract from Environment Secretary Patrick Jenkin’s Commons speech setting a Rate Limitation Order which prescribes rates (local taxes) limits for thirteen Labour controlled local authorities. Details excessive spending and misuse of funds by Hackney, Leicester and Islington Councils.

Contributors

Patrick Jenkin

Keywords

Local government; Labour Party; Councils; Hackney; Islington; Local taxation; Local finance; Leicester

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