Background briefing on the Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17: progress of the Bill

This briefing paper monitors the progress through Parliament of the Local Government Finance Bill 2016-17.

The Bill received its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 23 January 2017. It was approved without a division. The Public Bill Committee heard evidence from witnesses at its first two sessions on 31 January 2017. It has since sat on 2 February, 7 February and 9 February.

The House of Commons also approved a carry-over motion for the Bill. Government planning documentation indicates that the Bill is expected to pass through Parliament in late 2017.

The Government has not published an impact assessment for the Bill. However, it has published a number of factsheets on the individual policy elements of the Bill.

The Government also intends shortly to publish an initial response to the July 2016 consultations Self-sufficient local government: proposals for 100% business rate retention and Business rates reform: call for evidence on needs and redistribution.

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