§ Mr. Maxwell-HyslopTo ask the Prime Minister which Minister is responsible for decisions as to the rules governing liability of sub-post offices to the uniform business rate.
§ The Prime MinisterPolicy on non-domestic rating, including the valuation hypothesis used in determining rateable values which is set out in the Local Government Finance Act 1988, is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment. The assessment of rateable values is undertaken by the Inland Revenue valuation office, responsibility for which rests with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.