HC Deb 22 June 1981 vol 7 cc5-6W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for what period of time the Campsie factory of Courtaulds was exempt from rates; what was the cost to public funds; whether that exemption period has expired; and, if so, on what date.

Mr. Alison

The Campsie factory of Courtaulds Ltd. has not been exempt from rates for any period. All industrial concerns in Northern Ireland are entitled to industrial de-rating of 75 per cent. and the resulting reductions in the rates bill for the Campsie factory was as follows:

Period Reduction
£
1 February 1977—31 March 1977 22,300
1977–78 152,100
1978–79 160,485
1979–80 175,578
1980–81 216,840