On that subject, does my hon. Friend agree that empty property business rates are also an impediment to developers and investors who wish to invest in new build in our town centres, as they may not be able to fill them with tenants straight away? The measures introduced by the previous Labour Government are leading to a situation that is stifling investment in our town centres, rather than encouraging it.
Business Rates
Proceeding contribution from
Marcus Jones
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 30 October 2012.
It occurred during Adjournment debate on Business Rates.
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2012-13
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