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Proceeding contribution from Lord Jenkin of Roding (Conservative) 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

The early autumn; September or October. I insist on behalf of the London boroughs that they want to see these regulations as swiftly as possible. On a minor point, we asked about these a week ago and were told that they would be published. I have not had a chance to read the documents. Indeed, while I was waiting for the hard copy, I ran off the 49 pages on my printer, which is not a very fast one, this morning. London Councils says that the consultation was published only last Thursday, ""not allowing much time to assess how the scheme is proposed to work, or giving all the detail for the scheme"." It continues: ""This level of detail is vital to the success of the first BRS that will be raised—that for the Crossrail scheme in London"." There is considerable dissatisfaction with the way in which this matter has been handled. I hope the Minister is under no illusions about that.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
710 c536-7GC 
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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