Business Rates (Hansard, 12 June 2003)

HC Deb 12 June 2003 vol 406 c1049W 1049W

§ Mr. Hammond
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he intends to publish details of his proposals to allow local authorities to retain a proportion of increases in business rates attributable to new commercial developments within their area. [118956]

§ Mr. Raynsford
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister intends to consult on this proposal later in the summer.