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Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) Act 2019

Summary

This Act prepares the way for the UK government to modernise how business property taxes are managed by introducing digital services. It's essentially groundwork to move from paper-based systems to online platforms for handling non-domestic rates.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means backing plans to make the non-domestic rating system (how business property taxes are calculated) work better using digital technology. It could make the system faster, more accurate, and easier for businesses to understand and interact with online.

A vote to oppose means

  • Critics might worry that moving to digital systems could exclude small businesses or older business owners who aren't comfortable using technology. Some may also be concerned about data security, privacy, or the cost of implementing new digital systems.

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Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading25 Apr 2019
  • 2nd reading13 May 2019
  • Committee stage20 May 2019
  • 3rd reading20 May 2019

Lords

  • 1st reading21 May 2019
  • 2nd reading11 Jun 2019
  • 3rd reading11 Jun 2019
Royal Assent4 Jul 2019
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