Nick Brown Puts Region’s Case on Empty Property Rates
Mr Brown said: “The issue has been raised with me as Regional Minister. I support the Government’s position but believe it would be right to consider how the tax could be ameliorated in older industrial areas as are found on Tyne and Wear and Teesside.
“The effects of the tax are fairly different in parts of London compared to the North East. It is a regional case I have made as the Regional Minister.”
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