HC Deb 04 February 1987 vol 109 cc731-2W
73. Mr. Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment by how much the rate base for Middlesbrough has changed for each of the past five years for commercial-industrial ratepayers.

Mr. Chope

Following is the available information on annual changes in non-domestic rateable values for Middlesbrough:

Percentage
1982 +1.4
1983 -1.8
1984 +2.3
1985 +1.3
1986 -3.2

Note: The underlying rateable values are net of mandatory reliefs on charitable properties and non-domestic voids.