§ Mr. HuttonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many appeals against liability for the council tax have been made this year in Wales; what is the average length of time taken to hear these appeals; and what proportion of appeals was successful.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesTo mid-November, the eight valuation tribunals in Wales had received 36 liability appeals. Tribunals expect to deal with appeals within an average time of eight weeks from receipt. Appellants have been successful in four of the eight appeals dealt with to date.