HC Deb 24 January 1994 vol 236 c34W
Mr. Tyler

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what representations he has received regarding the six-bed rule for exemption from uniform business rates.

Mr. Sproat

My Department has received many representations expressing different points of view on the six-bedspace rule, which was introduced in April 1991 after very wide consultation with interested parties. Ministers at the Department of Environment, who are responsible for policy on non-domestic rates, are also aware of the tourism industry's opinions.