HC Deb 28 April 1988 vol 132 c228W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many representations he has received seeking exemption of buildings used in connection with horse and pony breeding from rates.

Mr. Chope

The campaign by the Thoroughbred Breeders Association and other bodies interested in this matter has been carried on for some years now. Since January this year, however, we have received approximately 100 representations on this subject.