HC Deb 05 December 1966 vol 737 c219W
Mr. Braine

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in view of the mounting losses from fire and consequent danger to life, he will take steps to repeal legislation which increases liability to rates whenever fire protection devices are installed in industrial buildings.

Mr. MacColl

Any improvement which increases the letting value of a property is liable to lead to an increase in its rateable value. My right hon. Friend does not think that it would be practicable to make special exception for fire fighting equipment.