§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many appeals are outstanding against uniform business rate valuations on the Isle of Wight; and how many appeals have been heard.
§ Mr. DorrellFor the Isle of Wight 202 appeals against uniform business rate valuations have been heard and 863 remain outstanding.
§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many of the appeals of the Isle of Wight against uniform business rate valuations resulted in(a) a reduction and (b) an increase.
§ Mr. DorrellThe information requested is not available and can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.