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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 January 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what advice he gives local authorities in respect of handing over control of public amenities to charitable trusts which have exemptions for tax and business rates; and if he will make a statement. - The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has not provided any advice to local authorities on the transfer of public amenities to charitable trusts.
Answer

Bob Russell: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what advice he gives local authorities in respect of handing over control of public amenities to charitable trusts which have exemptions for tax and business rates; and if he will make a statement. [91146] Mr. Raynsford: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has not provided any advice to local authorities on the transfer of public amenities to charitable trusts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91146; 398 c272W;398 c271-2W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Charitable trusts Local government Public sector Local government services
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk