"My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introductory remarks in presenting the statutory instrument.
These regulations form part of a scheme to allow local government to retain a share of non-domestic rates, to be shared between central and local government, with 50% each. As a former local councillor for …..." Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown - View Speech
"My Lords, as a retired minister, I refer to my entry in the register of interests. Over these long months of the pandemic, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has provided financial aid for people and businesses greatly impacted by Covid, but churches themselves, which provide vital assistance to the isolated, …..." Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown - View Speech