§ Mr. Robert BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set out the amounts allowed in reduction of business rates by local authorities in England for the last financial year. [24163]
§ Mr. Robert B. JonesFigures for 1994–95 are not yet available. In 1993–94, English local authorities granted £1.9 million in hardship relief from non-domestic rates. In addition, £35 million was granted in discretionary relief to charities and other non-profit-making bodies.