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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 have added my name to Amendment 61B in this group referring to the provision allowing the Secretary of State—or the Welsh Assembly—to cancel a BRS if it, ""thinks that a levying authority has … acted in a way that is materially inconsistent with information provided by it"." My amendment would except, ""minor or incidental information on which ratepayers could reasonably be expected not to have relied"." I expect that the Minister will tell me that my concern is met because the two national authorities can simply decide if it is minor or incidental information and would not exercise their power to cancel, but I should be grateful if the Minister would confirm that I have understood that correctly.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
710 c548GC 
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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