HC Deb 17 July 1991 vol 195 cc225-6W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment on what date the appeal against uniform business rate assessment for 1990–91 of Kingsbridge Book Shop was received; and when he expects it to be heard.

Mr. Portillo

[holding answer 15 July 1991]: The proposal to alter the entry in the rating list for Kingsbridge Book Shop was lodged on 25 September 1990 and was transmitted to the local valuation and community charge tribunal—VCCT—within the statutory six months of receipt. Unless agreement between the ratepayer and the valuation officer is reached beforehand, it is estimated that the appeal will be listed for hearing by the VCCT by the end of September.