HC Deb 09 December 1974 vol 883 c16W
Mr. Cormack

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will take steps to ensure that domestic rate relief is extended to all shopkeepers who live on their business premises.

Mr. John Silkin

No. While I appreciate the difficulties facing small shopkeepers this year, I have no plans to extend the rate relief scheme in the way the hon. Member has in mind.