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Proceeding contribution from Mark Field (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

Does the Minister not recognise that the issue of additionality fills us with a certain amount of gloom? After all, it is less than a decade and a half since the national lottery was introduced, with much the same idea of additionality in mind. Is there not a concern that, after a decade or so, this legislation might be used to provide local authorities with an income where certain grey areas exist, and that such an income could be utilised as a broad, general rate rather than one specifically earmarked for economic development in the way that the Minister envisages?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
486 c49 
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