§ 18. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he hopes to introduce legislation freeing from rates all buildings used by a farmer for producing food from his land.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithWe are considering this matter urgently.
§ Mr. DalyellWhat was the Treasury estimate of the cost of this legislation?
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe hon. Gentleman will appreciate that we are still at the stage of considering this matter with the other Departments concerned and the industry. I can assure him that as soon as the consultations are completed we will lay our proposals before the House.