§ Mr. Bodyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated loss of revenue by way 587W of rates for any one year as a result of (a) the derating of agricultural buildings and (b) the derating of agricultural land.
§ Mr. KingThe information is not available in the form requested. It is estimated that if agricultural land and buildings were to be re-rated, around £200 million might be added to total rateable values in England and Wales. The revenue raised would depend on the rate poundages levied in the year in question.