COSTS OF COUNCIL TAX COLLECTION

Early day motion 46, tabled 25 May 2010 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 14 members.

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

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 11, Labour 2, Plaid Cymru 1.