HC Deb 27 March 2001 vol 365 cc533-4W
Mr. Chope

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many appeals have been received to alter the valuation of business premises in the rating list which came into effect on 1 April 2000; and how many are still outstanding. [155039]

Dawn Primarolo

Information concerning the number of appeals received will be given in the Valuation Office Agency's Annual Report and Accounts, to be published later in the year.

Mr. Chope

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Valuation Office staff are engaged in the programme of deciding proposals to alter the 2000 rating list. [155037]

Dawn Primarolo

A precise breakdown of the number of staff involved is not available.