Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill - Committee

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 4:15 pm ar 19 Mehefin 2018.

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Photo of The Earl of Lytton The Earl of Lytton Crossbench 4:15, 19 Mehefin 2018

My Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply and the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, for his support. The Minister probably credits me with a great deal more expertise than I feel I actually possess, but that is probably because, the more one knows about something, the more one realises one does not know. That seems to be one of the facts of life that one has to face. But I am reassured by what he said in terms of making sure that the information is readily available on the Valuation Office Agency’s website. Obviously, I am aware of some of the advice generally on that website, which for the most part seems to me to be clear. I thank the Minister for the assurances that he has given and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment 3 withdrawn.

Clause 1 agreed.

Amendment 4 not moved.

Clause 2: Higher amount for long-term empty dwellings