HC Deb 10 January 1989 vol 144 cc509-10W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what rates are payable on mink farms; and what are the arrangements for these establishments after the introduction of the uniform business rate.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 22 December 1988]: Mink farms are currently liable for general rates and will be liable for the business rate from 1 April 1990.