Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 March 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Friday, 23 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if the Lacock Post Office is eligible for the tax and rates relief announced on 20th March. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if the Lacock Post Office is eligible for the tax and rates relief announced on 20 March. [155345] Mr. Meacher: The Lacock Post Office already receives 50 per cent. mandatory rate relief under the existing village shop rate relief scheme. This scheme gives 50 per cent. mandatory relief to the sole general store or post office in a qualifying small rural settlement. I understand that North Wiltshire District Council has increased this relief to 80 per cent. under the discretionary powers which enable billing authorities to top up the mandatory relief to 100 per cent.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 155345; 365 c399W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Rates and rating Post offices Tax allowances Shops Rural areas Lacock
Contains statistics: Yes
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