§ Mr. RobathanTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the maximum time allotment for the appeals process under the rateable values system is. [107041]
§ Mr. LeslieRating appeals are dealt with in accordance with programmes drawn up by the valuation officers, and the valuation tribunals which will hear the appeals. There is no statutory time limit within which an appeal must be heard, but the programme will indicate the timetable for dealing with a particular appeal. Where an appeal is successful, interest is paid on the refund.