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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lucas (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 10 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

My Lords, can I just point out to my noble friend that the effect of my amendment is not to reduce business rates but to multiply them by five times, resulting in greatly increased revenue to the local authority and the Exchequer. I am afraid that in some way his briefing is somewhat wide of the mark. I should be delighted if he would write to me when his officials have been able to revise their mathematics. As the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, clearly understands, this is about increasing the rates and increasing government revenue. I would hate it to be thought that I was in any way undermining the stalwart efforts of my right honourable friend the Chancellor to reduce the deficit.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c1399 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Assets Council tax Contracts for services Casinos Housing Land Freedom of information Licensing Liability Greater London Gambling EU law Fines Empty property Increases European communities Local government Motor vehicles Northern Ireland Local government finance Litter Property Business rates Referendums Procurement Local government services Ombudsman Parish and town councils Scotland Voluntary organisations Young people Wales Repairs and maintenance Smoking Local Government Ombudsman Pedicabs Petitions
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
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