Local Government and Rating Act 1997: Entry into Force (Hansard, 20 May 1997)

HL Deb 20 May 1997 vol 580 c6WA 6WA

§ Lord Beaumont of Whitley
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they propose to bring into force Parts and III of the Local Government and Rating Act 1997; and, if so, when.

§ Baroness Hayman
The abolition of non-domestic rates on sporting rights, introduced by Part I of the Local Government and Rating Act, was brought into force on 1 April 1997. Decisions on the other provisions of Part I will be announced in due course. Part III comes into force on 19 May 1997 by commencement order SI no. 1997/1097.