We have tried to listen to the concerns that have been expressed by property owners. That is why, for 2010, all empty properties with rateable values of up to £15,000 will be exempt from rates. Of course I understand the concern that my hon. Friend has expressed, however, and I know that he tries to reflect in the House the concerns of businesses in his area.
Business Rates
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Winterton of Doncaster
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 15 June 2009.
It occurred during Opposition day on Business Rates.
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