HC Deb 15 January 1996 vol 269 c370W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what plans he has to vary the business rate levy to reflect the ability of shop-owners to pay the business rate; [8597]

(2) what plans he has to change the business rate levy on vacant shops in inner-city areas. [8589]

Sir Paul Beresford

None.