HC Deb 26 July 1989 vol 157 c775W
30. Mr. Ian Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on the transitional mechanisms to be introduced in connection with the unified business rate.

Mr. David Hunt

Some 150 initial responses have been received to our consultation paper and we have had many more representations subsequently.

44. Sir John Hunt

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the National Hairdressers Federation in respect of the likely impact of the unified business rate upon hairdressing salons; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

The National Hairdressers' Federation's letter of 29 May was taken into account in settling the transitional arrangements announced by my right hon. Friend the then Secretary of State on 19 July.