§ 63. Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will make a statement on the progress of his talks with the National Farmers Unions on the rating of agricultural buildings.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAfter a thorough examination of all the issues involved Ministers reached the conclusion that change in the rating law in regard to agricultural buildings in England and Wales is not warranted in advance of the reorganisation of local government. This was explained to the hon. Member in reply to a Question he asked on 24th July.—[Vol. 787, c. 481–2.]