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Proceeding contribution from David Leslie Taylor (Labour) 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

My hon. Friend was a distinguished leader of one of the largest authorities in England before his election to the House. Is he satisfied about the direction of our local government policy? Local education authorities are being neutered. Social services are standing ready for absorption by the health service. Housing departments are being coerced into stock transfers. Are we living up to the ideal, which we espouse at election times, that we believe in local government? It seems difficult to judge, does it not?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
439 c65 
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
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk