Labour presses ahead with 'fair rates' plans

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Bill reductions against council tax amounting to 114 pounds sterling for an average couple is the primary reason the Labour Party is pushing for the implementation of Fair Rates starting Apr 1993. The amount of reduction being claimed by the party is based on 53 pounds sterling from savings on the discounts system of the council tax, 29 pounds sterling from savings on the transitional relief scheme, 21 pounds sterling from savings on smaller losses on collection and 11 pounds sterling from savings on cost of administration. However, the effects of Fair Rates on single person households, which get a 25% discount under the council tax, is not reflected in the figures given.

Tax policy

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Keeping track of the council tax

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The House of Commons amended and passed the Local Government Finance Bill on Dec 18, 1991. Changes in HL Bill 29 covered a number of amendments affecting the Council Tax. The draft also took into account policies on community charge and non-domestic rating. An additional clause, 101 in Part III, revised the numbers of the rest of the clauses. The bill is currently being decided in the House of Lords and is expected to receive Royal approval before Mar 10, 1992. It was noted that the swift passages of the bill in the different stages of the Lords' Committees might affect its quality.

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Manifestos at a glance: what the parties plan for public services

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Salient points of the UK Conservative, Labor and Liberal Democrats party manifestos are presented. Plans for local government, health, housing, education and industry are included. Both the Conservative and Liberal Democrats manifestos present plans for privatization, while the Labor manifesto mentions nothing in regard to industry. All three parties have plans for education that include an increase in funds. Labor and the Liberal Democrats intend to abolish both the poll tax and the minimum 20% poll tax payment, while the Conservatives propose a council tax with discounts.

Planning, Reports, Conservative Party (United Kingdom), Records and correspondence, Municipal services, Liberal Democrats (United Kingdom), Political party platforms

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