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Proceeding contribution from Lord Pickles (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill.


Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill

I will give way to the hon. Gentleman as soon as I have finished giving this review of the papers, but it is coming to an artistic conclusion and we should not miss anything. Another headline reads, ““U-turn is bad news for hopes of reform””. That is too hurtful to read out in public. Under the headline, ““Revaluation is a ticking timebomb””, the Local Government Chronicle says:"““exclusive survey reveals a quarter of councils, of every type and political colour, will be in the capping zone next year.””" It continues:"““there is a limit to the pressure under which the system, already cracking, can be put—and it is now perilously close to collapse.””" Finally, a headline says, ““Local government in limbo as revaluation waits for Lyons.”” I have had a good look through all the press—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
439 c41 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Council tax benefits Devolved matters Council tax Delegated legislation Households Increases Local government Pensioners Local government finance Property Prices Valuation Taxation Tax rates and bands Timetables Take-up Valuation Office Agency
Legislation
Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill 2005-06
Link
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