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Papers concerning the introduction of Council Tax to replace the Poll Tax, July 1991-July 1992

 File — Box: Blunkett Box 47
Reference code: 467/2/18

Scope and Contents

Contains parliamentary questions and written answers, reports, press cuttings and press releases relating to the abolition of the Poll Tax and the introduction of Council Tax in the Local Government Finance Act 1992. Includes: reports by the Local Government Information Unit, AMA (Association of Metropolitan Authorities) and ALA (Association of London Authorities) on changes to local authority finances predicted under the new council tax; data relating to Standard Spending Assessments (SSAs) in different authorities and how this impacted poll tax levels; reports and data relating to problems encountered by local authorities trying to collect the poll tax; Labour party campaign leaflets relating to the poll tax/council tax; typescript article/speech by Blunkett entitled 'Council Tax - the worst of both worlds'; document setting out Labour's strategy in the council tax; and press release and figures showing impact of the government's withdrawal of Area Protection Grant (known as the 'safety net') on key Conservative marginals.

Dates

  • Creation: July 1991-July 1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available in the reading room by appointment

Extent

2 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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