§ Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what review has been made of the operation of Section 2l(1)(b>) of the Local Government Act 1974 and the Rating of Minor Structural Alterations to Dwellings (Specified Amount) Order 1974.
§ Mr. Gny BarnettThis matter is under consideration in connection with the Government's proposal that dwellings should in future be assessed for rates by reference to their capital values.