HC Deb 04 December 1986 vol 106 c791W
67. Mr. Philip Oppenheim

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received on the rating of agricultural land.

Mr. Donald Thompson

Recently, my Department has received only two representations on the rating of agricultural land, one urging the retention of derating and the other calling for an extension of derating to the keeping and breeding of all horses. Responsibilities for rating policy rest with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.