§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, regarding the 676 betterment levy assessment determined but still unpaid, he will state (a) what is the length of time for the longest outstanding assessment and (b) what is the most recent; and how many 30W of these 676 he expects it will be necessary to write off as abortive.
§ Mr. Guy Barnett:From the date on which the assessment was first notified, (a) 10 years 11 months and (b) 3 years 9 months.
Each determined assessment represents a debt legally due and I cannot predict how many may prove irrecoverable in whole or in part.