§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to introduce measures to absolve from the payment of rates persons who have purchased a second home in advance of a compulsory purchase order, in circumstances where their present home is required for the building of a motorway, and where they are still awaiting a financial settlement and therefore are unable to move.
§ Mr. OakesLocal authorities have some discretion as to the rating of unoccupied hereditaments, but perhaps my hon. Friend would write to me about any particular case he has in mind.