Local Government Finance | Commons debates The right hon. Gentleman might have been reading the notes of my speech, because that will be my main point.
Local Government Finance | Commons debates I will not take any further interventions, as time is short.
Local Government Finance | Commons debates I just wonder whether the hon. Gentleman is able to clarify something for me.
Local Government Finance | Commons debates Much of what my right hon. Friend is saying is music to my ears as well.
Police Grant | Commons debates It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield).
Removal of provision for referendums relating to council tax increase in England | Local Government Finance Bill | Public Bill Committees Will the hon. Gentleman give way?
Non-domestic rating: exemption for nursery grounds | Local Government Finance Bill | Public Bill Committees I thank the Minister for his response and I am grateful for the support of Opposition Members.
Duty to ensure no loss of funding following withdrawal from the European Union | Local Government Finance Bill | Public Bill Committees I note with interest that the hon. Gentleman did not include any figures for the south-west or Cornwall.