Local Government Finance Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:06 pm on 23 January 2017.

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Photo of James Heappey James Heappey Conservative, Wells 6:06, 23 January 2017

Does the Minister agree that, although the devolution of business rates is extremely welcome, the funding gap between predominantly urban and predominantly rural authorities is already too wide? Does he agree that the review must ensure that that gap closes as soon as possible, and certainly does not widen?