HC Deb 18 November 1997 vol 301 c125W
25. Mr. Stringer

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress he has made in his plans to secure greater localisation of business rates.[14866]

Dr. Whitehead

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what progress he has made in his plans to restore a greater degree of local discretion over business rates.[14859]

Mr. Raynsford

Since July we have been discussing with the Local Government Association and business representatives how rates could be returned to local control. We aim to issue a consultation paper at the end of this year.

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