§ Mr. Nicholas Bakerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will consider seeking to introduce a scheme by which small local rating authorities would have power to give rate relief or waiver from rates for a specified period to small and growing industries in development or other areas.
§ Mr. KingWe are currently considering many aspects of the rating system including the effects of rating on industry and commerce, and will certainly bear in mind my hon. Friend's suggestion.