Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Monday, 1 November 2010.
Local Government
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Statement by Baroness Hanham on 13 October (WS 31), whether they will return the business rate to local authorities and consider allowing them to tap new sources of local finance, including a local sales tax.
- Answer
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As set out in the local growth White Paper published on 28 October, the Government are due to undertake a local government resource review, beginning in January 2011. This will include examining options to allow local authorities to retain the business rates that they collect.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2891; 721 c359WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Related items
- Subjects
- Local government finance Business rates
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