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Proceeding contribution from Ann Coffey (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 7 June 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Rating (Empty Properties) Bill.

Rating (Empty Properties) Bill

On the issue of higher rents, my constituency has a number of old mills divided into units for small businesses. Those have a high level of vacancies because the upper stories are difficult to let. I have some concern that the Bill might add to the management costs for owners who are not deliberately leaving units vacant. I am also concerned that those costs might be passed on to small businesses in higher rents, which is not to be welcomed. Will my hon. Friend assure me that he will consider the problems of old mills and of letting space in them, which will not be improved by simply penalising owners for vacant units?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
461 c439 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Clubs Charities Business Competition Brownfield sites Business premises Contamination Environment protection Greater London Empty property Farms Land use Internet Economic situation Housing stock Local government finance Property Business rates Listed buildings Prices Pension funds Small businesses Tax allowances Valuation Sports Tenants Shops Retail trade Supermarkets Rents Rural areas Regeneration Vandalism Retail prices index Local Government Finance Funding Changes Independent Inquiry Land Use Planning Review
Legislation
Rating (Empty Properties) Bill 2006-07
Link
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