asked the Minister for the Environment the annual cost of the abolition of rates on all dwellings, secondary schools, bona fide community halls and farm outbuildings.
Written Answers. - Rates Abolition.
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The abolition of rates on all dwellings, secondary schools, bona fide community halls and farm outbuildings will take effect from January, 1978, and the cost will depend on 1978 rate levels. The cost at 1977 rate levels is estimated at about £70 million.