§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many caravan owners have lodged proposal forms by way of objection to the assessment for rating of their holiday caravans; how many hearings have so far taken place before local valuation panels; and what is the estimated cost to public funds of dealing with these objections in the current financial year.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesAbout 95,000 owners have objected to proposals by valuation officers for the separate rating of their holiday caravans. As yet there have been no hearings by the local valuation courts of appeals arising from such objections. It is not possible to isolate the cost of dealing with these objections.