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Proceeding contribution from Paul Farrelly (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

Indeed, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I shall make such a request of my Whips. In conclusion, I shall support the Second Reading of the Bill tonight. However, I urge the Government to make the wider reforms that I have mentioned to tackle abuse of the system and to make councils more open about their collection records. Otherwise, council tax payers in Newcastle will gain the impression that ordinary families will be pursued to the limit in hard times, while determined business rate evaders will get off scot-free. Honest businesses and traders in my area do not like what people such as those I have mentioned are up to, and the Government can ensure that our councils are better helped so that they do not get away with it.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
486 c72 
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
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