asked the Minister for Local Government (a) the average county rate for 1962-63 and 1963-64, and by how much these exceed the corresponding figures for 1960-61, (b) the total amount raised by rates by all local authorities in 1962-63, and the estimated total for 1963-64, and (c) the total indebtedness of local authorities (i) for 1962-63 and (ii) as estimated for 1963-64.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rates Revenue.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the information:
1962/63 |
1963/64 |
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s. |
d. |
s. |
d. |
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(a)Average rate struck by county councils |
43 |
5 |
46 |
0 |
Excess over average rate for 1960/61 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
1 |
(b)Total rates collected by all local authorities |
£22.773m. |
£23.740m. |
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(estimated) |
(c) Total indebtedness of local authorities at 31st March, 1963, (less amounts held in sinking funds), was estimated to be £159.4m. No estimate is available of the total indebtedness of local authorities at 31st March, 1964.