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Business Rate Supplements Bill

The Minister gave a very good example that would be amply covered by the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Tope. A better example with which she might be able to assist the Committee would be to show how it could be inappropriate to consult those who a levying authority might believe at some stage in the future could pay a chargeable amount and therefore should be consulted. Can the Minister give an example of when it would be inappropriate? If it was a compelling argument, it could be a reason to keep the wording in the Bill as it is. She has given the case when it would be appropriate, so in that context the phrase could be deleted from the Bill altogether. I apologise to the Minister, but it would be helpful to understand the purpose of the words, ""think whether it would be appropriate"," in Clause 6(5), and whether they assist the legislation.