Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by John Wheeler (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

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Northern Ireland Office

Question

If he will list for each council area, (i) the old and the new rateable value of commercial premises, (ii) the rateable value of domestic properties and (iii) the rateable value of other properties; and what was the (a) percentage increase in and (b) sums raised in respect of each category for each area (x) in 1995-96, (y) in 1996-97 and (z) projected for 1997-98 by means of (1) the regional rate and (2) local rates; and to list the sums in respect of rate relief paid in 1995-96, paid 1996-97 and projected to be paid in 1997-98 in each council area; and in each case what percentage this is of the total sum raised by each council. - Shall write. (Holding answer 4 March 1997).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

292 c820W; 18514;18515

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Domestic rates Northern Ireland Rates and rating Business rates Tax allowances Valuation