Retention of Business Rates by Local Councils
There have been votes in Parliament on reforming the way local councils are funded including a switch from central grants to allowing councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area.
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Neil Howard
Liam Fox almost always voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas
TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all
of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source
data on PublicWhip.org.uk.
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On 20 Mar 2019:
Liam Fox voted for greater local business rate retention in certain areas and for a proposed scheme to redistribute business rate income between public bodies in different areas.
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On 13 Feb 2013:
Liam Fox was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Settlement 2013-14 (England)
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On 21 May 2012:
Liam Fox voted to allow local councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area and to localise assisting those in financial need to pay their council tax.
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On 18 Jan 2012:
Liam Fox was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Clause 1 — Local Retention of Business Rates
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On 11 Jan 2012:
Liam Fox voted to allow local councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area and to localise assisting those in financial need to pay their council tax.
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On 10 Jan 2012:
Liam Fox voted to allow local councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area and to localise assisting those in financial need to pay their council tax.
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