§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales which local authorities in Wales have used their powers under section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 to give uniform business rate relief; and how much relief they have given in each year.
§ Mr. David HuntThe figures for 1990–91 and 1991–92 are as follows:
1990–91 £ 1991–92 £ Llanelli BC — 132 Newport BC — 125 Cardiff CC — 295 Lliw Valley BC 1,937 728 Total 1,937 1,280
§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to encourage local authorities to use their powers under section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 to grant relief from the uniform business rate and to promote awareness of their powers among businesses.
§ Mr. David HuntI have no plans to issue further guidance to local authorities. Decisions on whether to give relief are a matter for them.