§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what is his 279W assessment of the cost of granting mandatory rate relief to voluntary sports clubs in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement. [7991]
§ Mr. RaynsfordWe have insufficient data on which to make a reliable estimate of the cost of granting mandatory rate relief to voluntary sports clubs. However, we are currently reviewing the basis on which voluntary sports clubs are eligible for rate relief.