§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will discuss with the Valuation Office reasons for the change in the basis for valuation of caravans; what representations he has received from caravan owners relating to this decision by the Valuation Office; and if he will make a statement. [18668]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesWe have received many representations from caravan site operators and some from owners of individual caravans about the approach which has been adopted by the Valuation Office to the valuation, of caravan parks for the purposes of the 1995 non-domestic rating revaluation. I understand that the agency is discussing the issues further with representatives of caravan site operators.