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Written question asked by Elizabeth Peacock (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 1996. It was answered by Paul Beresford (Conservative) on Monday, 2 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
What was the total amount paid in the latest year for which figures are available in respect of (a) uniform business rates and (b) council taxes levied on show houses. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mrs. Peacock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total amount paid in the latest year for which figures are available in respect of (a) uniform business rates and (b) council taxes levied on show homes. [6905] Sir Paul Beresford: The House Builders Federation estimates that the total yearly rates bill on show houses in England and Wales is about £8 million. Show houses are not subject to the council tax.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6905; 286 c488W;286 c486W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Construction Housing Industry Business rates
Contains statistics
Yes