Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 17 March 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2016. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 April 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Non-domestic Rates
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support local government in the light of their planned extension of business rate relief.
- Answer
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These tax cuts provide significant support to local businesses. The Small Business Rate Relief measure announced at the Budget will mean 600,000 of the smallest businesses will not have to pay business rates.
Local authorities will be compensated in full for their loss of income as a result of these changes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL7161
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Local government finance Business rates Tax allowances
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- 2016-07-05 19:51:21 +0100
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