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Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill

Much of what I wish to say on my amendment could also be said under this one, but I shall not say it now. I have a great deal of sympathy with the points raised by the noble Lord, Lord Hanningfield. Can the Minister explain how it is foreseen that the Valuation Office Agency will gear itself up to what is, after all, an enormous task? Under the current legislation, it had taken on staff and begun to make the necessary long-term preparations. Under this legislation, how long in advance of a revaluation does the Minister envisage having to announce that it will take place, and how long would the Valuation Office Agency need to gear itself up to be able to undertake it?