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Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2012. It was answered by Robert Neill (Conservative) on Monday, 23 April 2012 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Non-domestic Rates

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what assessment he has made of the likely effect of the localisation of business rates on discretionary rate relief for charities; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Government's response to the consultation on business rates retention, published on 19 December, made clear that there will be no changes to the current system of reliefs, or to the criteria that determine eligibility.The Government's response is available on the DCLG website and can be viewed at:"http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/resourcereviewgovtresponse"


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104759; 543 c637W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Charities Business rates
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk