John Perry
Question:228 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the variable interest rates charged by local authorities is 1.5 per cent above the highest rate in other institutions; the plans, if any, he has to reduce the fixed rate of interest in view of the fact that the majority of people on fixed rates with local authorities are unable to re-finance with other institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3189/99]