Brendan Smith
Ceist:53 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the increase in the valuation of premises, particularly small business premises, following the carrying out of improvement works such as the provision of new shop fronts, which enhance considerably the appearance of towns and villages; his views on whether such additional rates impositions are a fair burden on these business people and are a serious disincentive to investment; the proposals, if any, he has to remove such disincentives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3943/97]
