HC Deb 21 July 1970 vol 804 c76W
66. Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when he proposes to make an Order under Section 35(2) of the General Rate Act, 1967, to adjust the basis of assessing mineral hereditaments to rates; and to what extent this adjustment will cover arrears of rates.

Mr. Peter Walker

I hope to begin consultations shortly with a view to making an Order. I have no power to make the Order retrospective.