§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the yield of industrial and commercial rates in 1974–75 and 1975–76, both in total and as divided between private sector and public sector ratepayers.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe total rate yield from non-domestic properties in England and Wales for 1974–75 and 1975–76 is estimated to have been £1,780 million and £2,330 million respectively. Details of the proportions paid by ratepayers in the public and private sectors are not available.