John Hemming
Main Page: John Hemming (Liberal Democrat - Birmingham, Yardley)
Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Mr Pickles
Of course, West Dorset receives considerably less money than Hull. The hon. Lady’s council will receive per household a figure well above the national average at £2,371, and a drop in spending power of less than the national average at 1.4%. She should show some leadership.
John Hemming (Birmingham, Yardley) (LD)
When Labour took control of Birmingham earlier this year, the council immediately put up costs by what will be £10 million a year by increasing wages for some staff by as much as 70%. It is now aiming to charge the poor council tax at 24%. Does the Secretary of State agree that we should protect the poor and not put up costs in a time of financial problems?