HC Deb 11 February 1991 vol 185 cc328-9W
Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the regional rate in Northern Ireland for each year since 1980–81.

Dr. Mawhinney

The regional rate in Northern Ireland for each year since 1980–81 is set out in the table:

Year Regional rate (non-domestic) (pence)
1980–81 71.7
1981–82 78.7
1982–83 84.1
1983–84 86.54
1984–85 93.34
1985–86 100.87
1986–87 110.38
1987–88 113.53
1988–89 122.59
1989–90 138.07
1990–91 148.27

Domestic ratepayers have received a reduction of 12 pence in the poundage each year, through the domestic rate aid grant. The resulting domestic regional rate poundages were:

Year Regional rate (domestic) (pence)
1980–81 59.70
1981–82 66.70
1982–83 7210
1983–84 74.54
1984–85 81.34
1985–86 88.87
1986–87 98.38
1987–88 101.53
1988–89 110.59
1989–90 126.07
1990–91 136.27

Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the percentage increase in Northern Ireland's regional rate for each year since 1980–81; and what was the annual rate of inflation for each year.

Dr. Mawhinney

The percentage increase in Northern Ireland's regional rate and the annual rate of inflation in April for each year since 1980–81 is set out below.

Year Per cent. increase (non-domestic) Per cent. increase (domestic) Per cent. Annual rate of inflation
1989–90 12.63 14.0 8.0
1990–91 7.39 8.09 9.4