Council tax plans draw wide criticism
Language: English Series: Financial Times ; 30 October 1991, 24 | Guardian ; 30 October 1991, 10 | RICS Press Release ; (PR107/91) 29 October 1991, | Daily Telegraph ; 1 November 1991, 17(7)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: The council tax is criticised by an number of organisations in an analysis produced by House of Commons library researchers. Highlights the problems faced by computer software specialists having to meet tight deadlines for producing systems suitable for council tax. DOE has commissioned consultant CSL to test support among local authorities for a national specification for council tax software. RICS welcomes the announcement of Local Government Finance Bill. Includes summary of bill. Gives details of proposed bands. New tax due to come into force from 1 April 1993.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The council tax is criticised by an number of organisations in an analysis produced by House of Commons library researchers. Highlights the problems faced by computer software specialists having to meet tight deadlines for producing systems suitable for council tax. DOE has commissioned consultant CSL to test support among local authorities for a national specification for council tax software. RICS welcomes the announcement of Local Government Finance Bill. Includes summary of bill. Gives details of proposed bands. New tax due to come into force from 1 April 1993.