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Proceeding contribution from Roger Gale (Conservative) 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

The Minister is aware of the concern about the effect of the Government’s levy of 100 per cent. empty property rates, which was designed for a completely different economic climate. My understanding of clause 11 is that the business rate supplement would apply to any property on which rates have to be paid in full. Is the Minister seriously telling us that a business that already has to pay 100 per cent. rates on an empty property will also have to pay the business rate supplement, even though the property is empty?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
486 c47 
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