Local Government Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:03 pm on 7 January 2003.

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Photo of Eric Pickles Eric Pickles Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government 6:03, 7 January 2003

Will the hon. Gentleman answer the question that the Minister did not want to answer? What is the advantage of an additional band as opposed to adjusting the existing bands or introducing a regional variation?