Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill

Labour Members doubtless fought very hard in their constituencies during the election, but our position in that election was that we opposed revaluation for the first term of a Conservative Government. Unfortunately, we did not win, but our position remains perfectly clear: we are opposed to revaluation. We want to make clear our displeasure at the direction of Government policy, particularly given that many of our constituents are concerned about grant distribution, banding and the question of a more progressive council tax. Many other such issues concern my hon. Friends, and we wish to register our displeasure at the way in which the Government have conducted their policy.