Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 January 2010. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 11 January 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.
Taxation: Empty Property
- Question
- To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment has been made of the merits of reducing taxes on landlords of empty premises to encourage more tenants to rent those premises; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Government believe that the reform of empty property relief in April 2008, in response to recommendations in the Lyons Inquiry and Barker Review of Land Use Planning, is the right decision for the long term.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 503 c780W; 308147
- Session
- 2009-10
- Subjects
- Empty property Business rates
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