HC Deb 29 June 1965 vol 715 c44W
36. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many rating appeals were outstanding at the latest convenient date; how many are being dealt with each month; and how many new appeals are being entered each month.

Mr. MacColl

At 31st March, 1965, in England and Wales there were approximately 325,000 rating appeals outstanding. On average about 26,000 appeals are settled each month, of which local valuation courts determine 5,600; the rest are withdrawn or agreed before hearing. About 6,000 appeals are made each month.