HC Deb 24 January 1986 vol 90 c339W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment, if he will introduce legislation to restore the full rating of empty industrial and commercial property in London; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

No. I see no grounds, whether for London or elsewhere, for revoking current legislation which exempts industrial and warehousing property completely from empty property rates, and prevents local authorities levying more than 50 per cent. of the normal rate on commercial properties.