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Written question asked by Lord Bates (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Myners (Labour) on Monday, 22 February 2010.


Ports: Business Rates

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what advice they have issued to the Valuation Office Agency concerning the collection of arrears of backdated business rates from port-side operators as a result of the revaluation in 2005.
Answer

None. The Valuation Office Agency is not responsible for the calculation or collection of business rate liabilities which is the responsibility of the local (billing) authority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1938; 717 c244WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Arrears Ports Business rates Tax collection
Link
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