Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - Second Reading

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 8:03 pm on 29 January 2025.

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Photo of Lord Fox Lord Fox Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Business) 8:03, 29 January 2025

I will read the noble Baroness’s statement in Hansard with great interest but does she recognise that, far from clarifying the issue, which has a number of moving parts, she has thrown some more moving parts into the bag? For us to have a sensible and reasoned approach to Committee, we really need some more clarity. I hope she will take that back with her from this debate. We are willing and ready to engage but it is very difficult, with the degree of murk we are currently encountering.

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