HL Deb 24 July 2001 vol 626 cc204-5WA
Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they plan to take in respect of the £339,945 of national non-domestic rates unpaid at 16 July by the diplomatic mission of Nigeria; and how long this sum has been owing. [HL449]

Baroness Amos

Her Majesty's Government are very concerned at the level of national non-domestic rates (NNDR) debts owed by the Nigerian High Commission and are proposing to take up this issue with the Nigerian authorities, both here and in Abuja as a matter of urgency.

The Government have asked the Valuation Office Agency for details of how long this sum has been owing.