Business Rate Appeals Debate

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Department: Wales Office

Business Rate Appeals

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Monday 25th February 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth Portrait Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
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My Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Earl, who has been very active in this area. Two hours ago, he sent me a list of issues he is concerned about, which I will ensure that officials address. In the process of reading it, I noted his acknowledgement that the system has improved. More work needs to be done, as I said, but we hold regular meetings to review progress and speak to chief executives and officials to ensure that it continues.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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My Lords, could this be one of the few messes not caused by Brexit?

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth Portrait Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
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My Lords, no Question is complete without a contribution from the noble Lord. This is one of the many areas where we are making good progress—as we are on Brexit too.