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Proceeding contribution from Andrew Pelling (Independent (affiliation)) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 February 2010. It occurred during Legislative debate on Local Government Finance.


Local Government Finance

Would not local authorities be even more effective at economic development if we returned to them what a Conservative Government took away, namely full discretion over business rates? They could then run their cities and towns competitively in order to attract business and prosperity.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
505 c393-4 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Council tax Local government finance Local government services Revenue support grant Formula grant
Legislation
Council Tax Limitation (Maximum Amounts) (England) Order 2010
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk