HC Deb 30 April 1980 vol 983 c540W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many appeals against property net annual values were received by the Commissioner for Valuation in 1979; and how many were successful in achieving a reduction in valuation.

Mr. Rossi

In 1979, first appeals for revision were made in 1,632 cases. In the same period 633 appeals resulted in reductions of rateable value.

Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many appeals against property net annual valuations were heard by the Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland in 1979; and how many were successful in achieving a reduction of valuation.

Mr. Rossi

In 1979 there were 24 appeals, 20 of which were successful.