HC Deb 06 July 1984 vol 63 c329W
Mr. Heddle

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he decided not to give rating relief for empty warehouses until 1 April 1985.

Mr. Waldegrave

Rating authorities who currently levy rates on empty warehouses will have set their rates for 1984–85 on the assumption that empty warehouses will be liable for rates. Such a change part way through the financial year would not be justified.