HC Deb 27 February 2004 vol 418 cc633-4W
Mr. Dhanda

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make it his policy to consult on changing the operation of the national non-domestic rate pool. [156821]

Mr. Raynsford

The Balance of Funding Review is looking at the options for changing the Local Government Finance system, which include the future of non-domestic rates. The Review will report in the summer.