Written question asked by Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 21 June 1999.
Whitty, Lord
- Question
- Whether collection agents such as Capita Business Services Limited, engaged by Lambeth Borough Council, are using magistrates' courts as part of the collection process for council tax without first using normal civil enforcement methods; and, if so, whether this is an acceptable addition to the workload of magistrates' courts; and whether the Lord Chancellor has plans to ensure that magistrates' courts are used only as a last resort for the collection of council tax. [HL 2977;HL 2978]. - Inc ref to Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 602 c65-6WA; HL 2977;HL 2978
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Council tax Enforcement Magistrates' courts Tax collection Lambeth Council Capita
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- 2013-11-24 22:27:06 +0000
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