HL Deb 18 April 1990 vol 518 c99WA
Lord Sefton of Garston

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What amount of business rates were collected in England and Wales in 1989-90.

Lord Hesketh

The amount of business rates collected in England and Wales for 1989-90 is estimated to be £10,030 million.

Lord Sefton of Garston

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What amount will be collected in the uniform business rate in 1990-91.

Lord Hesketh

The estimated amount for 1990-91 for England and Wales is £11,173 million. This figure includes rates collected by the City of Lxjndon.

Lord Sefton of Garston

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What amount was collected in business rates in the year 1989-90; (a) in the South-East and (b) in the North-West of England.

Lord Hesketh

The amount collected for South-East England is estimated to be £4,434 million and for North-West England, £1,143 million.

Lord Sefton of Garston

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What amount is to be collected in uniform business rate for 1990-91: (a) in the South-East and (b) in the North-West.

Lord Hesketh

The estimated amounts for 1990-91 are, in the South-East, £4,602 million, including rates collected by the City of London; in the North-West, £1,009 million. Amounts paid by the Crown and ratepayers on the central list are not included.