Business of the House
3:31 pm
Mr Tony Newton (Braintree)
My hon. Friend will be aware that such properties are already subject to the uniform business rate, and were during the latter period of the community charge. I know of the concern that has been expressed in some quarters about this, and my hon. Friend's prayer. I cannot give an immediate undertaking of the kind that my hon. Friend seeks, but I will certainly look into the point that he has raised.