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Lord Berkeley (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 September 2026

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Business Rates Avoidance Schemes

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Has my noble friend seen an increase in the use of disused buildings for snail farms? People who run snail farms can claim agricultural relief from some rates. Is he aware of this and, if not, can he look into it?

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