A Bill to make provision to change the dates on which non-domestic rating lists must be compiled; to change the dates by which proposed lists must be sent to billing authorities, the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
5 May 2021
The bill would change key deadlines for non-domestic rating lists, including when those lists are compiled and when proposed lists must be sent to billing authorities and to the government in England and Wales. It also covers related administration. The overall aim is to streamline and align the process for business rates lists.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 18 March 2020. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
