Indeed. The 67 areas are diverse and led by different political parties, but work with their local businesses, normally in a very localised area, often to improve safety and environmental quality, and partly to boost business prospects. In many ways, the House and the hon. Gentleman might perceive the business rate supplement as building on that success—applying the approach of the business improvement districts to larger areas and potentially raising money to make lasting change through big projects, such as Crossrail in London.
Business Rate Supplements Bill
Proceeding contribution from
John Healey
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 January 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Business Rate Supplements Bill.
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