§ Mr. Beggsasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what would be the approximate cost to the Exchequer of de-rating commercial premises in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Chris PattenThere is no specific category in Northern Ireland valuation lists for commercial premises. However it is estimated that the cost to the Exchequer of derating private non-domestic hereditaments would be £62.7 million for the year 1984–85.