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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 18 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Business Rate Supplements Bill.


Business Rate Supplements Bill

I support the noble Lord in his thinking behind the amendment. I am not quite sure about being involved in the oversight but the principle is quite right; businesses need not only to be kept informed but there should be a mechanism allowing their views to be made known. In my mind I equate business rate payers with shareholders in a company; they are not necessarily on the board although they may have a representative on the board. The second subsection of his amendment could lead to quite complex arrangements, but his points are quite right.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
710 c518GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Companies Ballots Administration Costs Business Corporation tax Elizabeth line Billing Greater London Information Greater London Authority Infrastructure Exemptions Leasehold Internet Local government Ownership Local government finance Ports Public consultation Rates and rating Property Business rates Partnerships Transport Small businesses Tax allowances Valuation Surcharges Tax collection Tenants Business improvement districts
Legislation
Business Rate Supplements Bill 2008-09
Non-domestic Rating (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2005
Link
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