§ 25. Mr. StringerTo 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. WhiteheadTo 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. RaynsfordSince 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.