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 Byrne almost always voted against 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 Byrne voted against greater local business rate retention in certain areas and against a proposed scheme to redistribute business rate income between public bodies in different areas.
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On 13 Feb 2013:
Liam Byrne voted against approving the amounts of Revenue Support Grant proposed by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to pay to local councils in 2013-14
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On 21 May 2012:
Liam Byrne voted against allowing local councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area and not to localise assisting those in financial need to pay their council tax.
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On 18 Jan 2012:
Liam Byrne voted to delay enabling local councils to keep money raised from business rates in their areas.
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On 11 Jan 2012:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Local Government Finance Bill — Carry over to next Parliamentary session
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On 10 Jan 2012:
Liam Byrne voted against allowing local councils to retain a proportion of the business rates generated in their area and not to localise assisting those in financial need to pay their council tax.
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