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Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Act

Summary

This Act changes the rules for collecting local property taxes (called 'rates' in Northern Ireland) and managing energy services in the region. It gives Northern Ireland more control over these systems rather than following the same rules as the rest of the UK.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means backing changes to how local property taxes (rates) and energy services are managed in Northern Ireland. Supporters believe it could help reduce costs for businesses and households, or improve how these essential services are delivered in the region.

A vote to oppose means

  • Critics might worry that changes to rates could unfairly affect certain communities or businesses. Others may be concerned about how energy services would be managed, or fear the changes could reduce funding for local council services that people depend on.

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Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Mar 2018
  • 2nd reading21 Mar 2018
  • 3rd reading21 Mar 2018

Lords

  • 1st reading22 Mar 2018
  • 2nd reading27 Mar 2018
  • 3rd reading27 Mar 2018
Royal Assent28 Mar 2018
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