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Proceeding contribution from Lord Gove (Conservative) 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

Michael Lyons argued that what is required is a balanced change to how the business rate operated. The removal of this relief was justifiable in the context of a balanced package of reforms. Instead of introducing such a balanced package, the Chancellor has chosen the quickest, dirtiest and most effective way of raising £1 billion. Talking of quick, dirty and effective, I am happy to give way to the Minister.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
461 c448 
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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