HC Deb 09 March 1992 vol 205 cc360-1W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals against the uniform business rate have been lodged each year since its introduction in the Leeds metropolitan district.

Mr. Key

In Leeds, 10,289 appeals were lodged in 1990–91 and 3,497 between 1 April 1991 and the end of February 1992.

Mr. Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many appeals against the uniform business rate remain outstanding in the Leeds metropolitan district.

Mr. Key

In Leeds, 11,307 appeals were outstanding at the end of February.