§ Sir Peter Hordernasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has on the proportion of rates in Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Plymouth and Epsom, which were borne by business and commercial ratepayers, in 1956, 1960, 1970, 1975, 1980, and the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Dr. BoysonInformation for 1956, 1960 and 1970 is not readily available. Following is the available information for 1975, 1980 and 1986.
Business Rate Income as a Percentage of Total Rate Income 1975–76 1980–81 1986–87 Manchester 54 52 57 Sheffield 52 49 49 Birmingham 52 50 50 Plymouth 37 34 32 Epsom & Ewell 27 25 27