§ Sir S. McAddenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he proposes to make an order under Section 5 of the Rating and Valuation Act, 1961, exempting small moveable plant and machinery from rates.
Dr. HillYes. I have invited a number of organisations representative of industry and of local government to comment on the draft of an order designed to implement the recommendations made in paragraph 40 of the Report of the Committee on the Rating of Plant and Machinery. I am also ready to consider representations from 75W any other interested bodies. Copies of the draft may be obtained from my Department.