COSTS OF COUNCIL TAX COLLECTION

Early day motion 51, tabled 18 November 2009 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes the public dissatisfaction at the current council tax system; further notes that counciltax costs 74 per cent. more than income tax to collect and administer; and calls on the Government toassess a range of potential alternative local taxation systems that include a greater element of the ability to pay.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 21, Labour 5, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2.