Amendment proposed: 48, in schedule 2, page 44, line 7, at end insert—

‘(1A) A relevant authority shall determine that the multiplier discount shall apply—

(a) to all hereditaments in its area, or

(b) only to some hereditaments in its area (defined by reference to their location, rateable value, class of hereditament or such other factors that the relevant authority determines when specifying the multiplier discount).’—

See explanatory statement for amendment 49.

Question put, That the amendment be made.

The Committee divided:

Ayes 5, Noes 7.

Question accordingly negatived.

Schedule 2 agreed to.

Clause 7