§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further representations he has had concerning the desirability of legislation requiring the levying of full rates on empty property; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Graham PageI have received representations both for and against the introduction of legislation requiring full rates to be paid on empty property. The Government are reviewing the statutory provisions for empty property rating as 325W part of the current review of local government finance. Our conclusions will be announced in due course.