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Proceeding contribution from Nick Raynsford (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 January 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Business Rate Supplements Bill.


Business Rate Supplements Bill

May I urge my right hon. Friend to take a robust view on this issue? The Conservatives appear to be advocating an approach that would make it impossible for Crossrail to be funded. If individual London boroughs opted out and power was taken away from the Mayor of London—who is a Conservative but is wholly supportive of the supplementary business rate in order to support Crossrail funding—that would be the death knell for Crossrail, which is crucial to the economic success of our city. I sincerely hope that the Government will remain robust on this.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
486 c42 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Accountancy Companies Administration Costs Business Elizabeth line Greater London Greater London Authority Infrastructure Empty property Exemptions Economic growth Local government Local government finance Ports Public consultation Public expenditure Rates and rating Property Business rates Tax allowances Valuation Surcharges Tax collection Business improvement districts Community infrastructure levy Local authority business growth incentives scheme
Legislation
Business Rate Supplements Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk