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—
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- 2005-06
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- 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
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- Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill 2005-06
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