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245			_aAgents attack foot and mouth relief plans
260			_c2001
490			_aProperty Week _v 23 March 2001, 7(1)
520			_aThe environment minister is to announce plans which could see certain areas reclaim 95% of rates after the RICS rating panel found a loophole in the Local Government Finance Act of 1988. This would primarily benefit areas hit by the foot and mouth crisis. However some experts have criticised the plans arguing that it could discriminate against occupiers situated just outside one of the areas designated for relief.
590			_aWB
650			_aRICS RATING PANEL
650			_aRATING BILL
650			_aLOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE ACT 1988
650			_aBUSINESS RATES
650			_aREDUCTION
690			_aRATING AND LOCAL TAXATION
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999			_c66536 _d66536