§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much the Scottish Office estimates will be raised through the imposition of non-domestic rates charges on empty properties during the financial year 1995–96. [25338]
§ Mr. Kynoch[holding answer 23 May 1995]: It is estiamted that the additional rates income due to changes in unoccupied property relief will be £23.5 million in 1995–96. This was taken fully into account in determining the level of the unified business rate for 1995–96, so there is no additional burden on business ratepayers in aggregate as a result of this measure.