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Debate between Desmond Swayne and Marcus Jones
Mr Marcus Jones
I say to the hon. Gentleman that 100% of business rates will be retained in local government to be spent on local government services. There will need to be a form of redistribution so that local authorities that do not collect as much in business rates are not left in a difficult situation. The hon. Gentleman will be glad to know we consulted extensively in the sector and received more than 450 responses.
Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)