§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they have taken to inform local authorities about mandatory rate relief for community amateur sports clubs. [HL199]
§ Lord RookerThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister sent a letter to all local authorities on 7 October 2003 informing them of forthcoming changes to the rating system resulting from the Local Government Act 2003, which included the introduction of rate relief for community amateur sports clubs. The noble Lord may wish to seeBusiness Rates Information Letter (06/2003): Local Government Act 2003 (http://www.local.odpm.gov.uk/finance/busratsl.htm). A copy of this letter will be available in the Library of the House.